Near Alto in Cherokee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Mission San Francisco de los Tejas
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 15628.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1721.
Location. 31° 36.295′ N, 95° 8.366′ W. Marker is near Alto, Texas, in Cherokee County. Marker is on State Highway 21, 0.2 miles east of County Road 2807, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alto TX 75925, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (a few steps from this marker); Famous and Infamous Journeys (approx. 0.8 miles away); Zebulon Pike Campsite (approx. 0.8 miles away); El Camino Real de los Tejas (approx. 0.8 miles away); Natural Spring (approx. 0.8 miles away); Waystation for Travelers and Traders (approx. 0.8 miles away); A Welcome Rest (approx. 0.8 miles away); Burial Mound (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alto.
Also see . . .
1. San Francisco de los Tejas Mission - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on August 8, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
2. Old San Antonio Road - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on August 8, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 594 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.