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Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba

Menard, Menard County

Marker Text

This building was originally built as a presidio or fort and the Mission was apart from it. After the Mission was attacked and burned by Indians, all personnel moved into the presidio.

Marker Details

Address Off US 190 at Menard Country Club
Location Description on grounds of Menard Country Club about .5 mile off US 190, about 1.5 miles W of Menard
Marker # 3417
Dedicated 1962
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code missions; Native Americans; Spanish immigrants/immigration
Latitude, Longitude 30.922292, -99.802659

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