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Site of the First Town of San Marcos

San Marcos, Hays County

Marker Text

Known officially as Villa de San Marcos de Neve. Established in 1807 by Mexican settlers. The population on January 6, 1808 was 81. A flood in 1808 and subsequent Indian raids led to its abandonment in 1812.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from (IH-35) take RR 621 SE approx. 2.6 miles to Old Bastrop Rd. (CR 266); then NE on bastrop rd. approx. 1.3 miles
Marker # 10319
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code cities and towns
Latitude, Longitude 29.855333, -97.898937

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