San Saba in San Saba County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Land Use Patterns
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Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023
1. Land Use Patterns Marker
The slightly elevated spot under the giant oak tree is a burned rock midden (mound) feature dating to use of this area by prehistoric Native American people. The burned rock midden is thought to have formed as the prehistoric residents repeatedly used this spot as an earth oven for baking plant foods as shown in the picture above. Much later, a house constructed around the year 1900 stood at this location. Today, only the firebox of the chimney is present.
Erected by Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 31° 11.83′ N, 98° 42.675′ W. Marker is in San Saba, Texas, in San Saba County. It is on East Wallace Street (U.S. 190) 0.1 miles east of Mill Street. The marker is located at the San Saba River Nature Park near the train tracks. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1007 E Wallace Street, San Saba TX 76877, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Waterworks Features (within shouting distance of this marker); First Waterworks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mill Creek (about 300 feet away); Edmund E. Risien (about 400 feet away); Edmond E. Risien (about 400 feet away); San Saba (about 600 feet away); Native American Artifacts (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mill Pond House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map
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Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023
2. The view of the Land Use Patterns Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023
3. The burned rock midden
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
