San Saba in San Saba County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Built 1910

Photographed by James Hulse, December 22, 2024

1. Built 1910 Marker

Inscription. Constructed for T.A. Murray, this structure replaced the last of the wooden buildings on this block of Wallace Street. It has been home to many businesses over the years. The first was a Golden Rule Store followed by a furniture and hardware business. Morris-Mosely Company, People's Dry Goods, Kuykendall's Ladies Store and Conner Insurance were among the later occupants. The storefront on the left was, under various owners, a jewelry store for many years. The best remembered of these are Kimbrough's and Florese's.

In 1934 sparks from a fire, which destroyed the Smithwick hotel on the south side of the block, ignited a fire that severely damaged the interior of the building. Over the years, windows were enclosed and metal sheathing applied to the building. In 2001, Dick Miller bought the building, stripped away the façade, opened up the windows, and revealed the original stonework.

Erected by Heritage Tour Plaque, San Saba County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 31° 11.746′ N, 98° 43.071′ W. Marker is in San Saba, Texas, in San Saba County. It is on West Wallace Street (U.S. 190) east of South

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High Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on the building wall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Estep-Burleson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); United Confederate Veterans William P. Rogers Camp No. 322 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Texas Rangers and the San Saba Mob (within shouting distance of this marker); San Saba County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edgar Thomas Neal (about 400 feet away); American Legion Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 (about 700 feet away); Wiley B. Murray (about 700 feet away); San Saba County Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Saba.

The view of the Built 1910 Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

2. The view of the Built 1910 Marker along the street

The T.A. Murray building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 22, 2024

3. The T.A. Murray building

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.