San Saba in San Saba County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Native Inhabitants
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Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024
1. Native Inhabitants Marker
Records left by Spanish explorers, missionaries and traders indicate that the Apache were moving into Texas, including the San Saba County area, from areas further northward in the late 1600s and early 1700s to hunt buffalo and escape their Native American enemies. Later in the 1700s, the Comanche also appeared in this area as they were moving southward in search of buffalo, mustangs and a warmer climate. The rapid migration of the Comanche into Texas was facilitated by their mastery of the horse and their warrior tradition. The artifact inventories of these historic Native American groups include European trade goods.
Erected by Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 31° 12.031′ N, 98° 42.617′ 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 in the northeast section on the the San Saba River Nature Park. 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: Native American Artifacts (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Land Use Patterns (approx. Ό mile away); Waterworks Features (approx. Ό mile away); First Waterworks
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Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024
2. The Native Inhabitants Marker next to a bench
Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024
3. The view of the Native Inhabitants Marker in the park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
