San Saba in San Saba County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
American Legion Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27
Photographed by James Hulse, May 14, 2026
1. American Legion Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 Marker
Upon returning home from service in World War I, San Saba veterans felt a need to organize socially. The only existing organization of veterans was the William P. Rogers Camp No. 322, United Confederate Veterans (UCV). The UCV camp welcomed the new veterans and assisted them in organizing into the Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 of the American Legion. President of City National Bank T.A. Murray (1870-1942) provided the veterans a meeting place. In honor of T.A. Murray's assistance, the veterans named their post after his son Wiley (1896-1918), who had perished fighting in France. On August 13, 1919, a charter was issued, making Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 one of the first posts in the state and nation.
In late 1920, one of the post's first activities was to accompany the body of their namesake, just returned from France, from the rail station to his burial. The veterans provided this service for each of the men from San Saba County as their remains were repatriated. In 1921, legionnaires' wives formed a women's auxiliary. During the first two decades, the post focused on community service projects such as Christmas gifts for San Saba children, patriotic school programs and developing Mill Pond Park for the community. During World War II, the veterans supported the war effort, and afterwards welcomed the new veterans into the Legion, supporting them with new G.I. Bill assistance. In 1946, the San Saba Vocational School for Veterans was established, and legionnaires Ray W. Harris, Warden Terry and T.A. Davenport taught classes. The new Legion meeting hall, opened in 1959, became a popular meeting and event location for the community. Since its inception, American Legion Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 has served veterans and the San Saba community.
Erected 2023 by Texas Historical
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is August 13, 1919.
Location. 31° 11.814′ N, 98° 43.182′ W. Marker is in San Saba, Texas, in San Saba County. It is at the intersection of East Brown Street and N Clear Street, on the right when traveling west on East Brown Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 E Brown St, 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: Wiley B. Murray (here, next to this marker); Built 1910 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Estep-Burleson Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); United Confederate Veterans William P. Rogers Camp No. 322 (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Texas Rangers and the San Saba Mob (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Saba Church of Christ (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Saba County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Saba.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 14, 2026
2. American Legion Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 Marker
At the base of the marker is a memorial for Wiley B. Murray.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 14, 2026
3. American Legion Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 Marker
The building site is now a local bank for the community.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
