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Uvalde County, Texas
Historical Markers in Sabinal, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 Texas historical markers in Sabinal, in Uvalde County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Native History. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2007.
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- John M. Davenportplaced 1969
(February 8, 1827 - October 28, 1859) Stock-raiser and captain of a company of volunteer Indian fighters. Killed near here by 30 Comanches.
- Sabinalplaced 1967
Named by Spanish for Rio Sabina and Cypress trees along river. Town founded in 1854 by Thomas B. Hammer who operated a stage shop and was first…
- First Baptist Church, Sabinalplaced 2007
Since 1899, First Baptist Church has served the community of Sabinal. It began as Sabinal Missionary Baptist Church with eight charter members…
- Sabinal Methodist Churchplaced 1983
This church began in 1876 as part of the Sabinal circuit assigned to the Rev. Henry T. Hill.
- Site of Camp Sabinalplaced 1936
Established July 12, 1856 by Capt. Albert G. Brackett, Second U. S. Cavalry as a protection to the San Antonio - El Paso Road and frontier settlers.
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