San Saba County, Texas
Historical Markers in San Saba, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 33 Texas historical markers in San Saba, in San Saba County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Native History, Civil War, Cowboys & Cattle, and Ghost Towns. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2023. 9 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these San Saba stories
- Sion Record Bostickplaced 1973
About 276 yards to the west is grave of Sion Record Bostick (December 7, 1819 - October 15, 1902) A member of the party of young Texans who captured…
- Camp McMillan, C.S.A. / Texas Civil War Frontier Defenseplaced 1963
Located 18 mi. West, 6 mi. North, this outpost guarded the Texas frontier during Civil War.
- Harkeyvilleplaced 1974
A site once famous for its horses and racetrack. Riley Harkey (1832-1920) and Israel Harkey (1835-1914) were Indian scouts in Texas in 1850-53.
- James Louis & Ellen Austin Bakerplaced 2016
James "Jim" Louis Baker (1829-1903) and Eleanor "Ellen" Prather Austin Baker (1839-1909) married in Travis County on June 15, 1859.
- Wedding Oakplaced 1972
A legendary Indian site, popular into the 1900s, Wedding Oak sheltered many marriage services. Three occurred in one day, Dec. 24, 1911.
- Cedar Log Cabin Museumplaced 1966
Stables used over 100 years ago to prevent Indians from stealing horses on the Chas. Harris ranch on Cherokee Creek 14 mi.
All 33 historical markers in San Saba
- Alma Ward Hamrick2011
- American Legion Wiley B. Murray Post No. 272023
- Barnett-Hamrick Settlement, 1855-18951969
- Camp McMillan, C.S.A. / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense1963
- Cedar Log Cabin Museum1966
- Edmond E. Risien, Pecan Pioneer1969
- Estep-Burleson Building2013
- First Baptist Church of San Saba1986
- First Methodist Church1965
- Harkeyville1974
- Harmony Ridge Cemetery2012
- Harmony Ridge Community, Site of2008
- Harris Cemetery2000
- Indian Signaling Grounds1967
- James Louis & Ellen Austin Baker2016
- John H. "Shorty" Brown Cemetery1980
- Mill Pond House1962
- On This Site a Treaty of Peace1936
- San Saba Cemetery2012
- San Saba Church of Christ1998
- San Saba County1936
- San Saba County Courthouse2004
- San Saba County Jail1969
- San Saba Lodge No. 225, A. F. & A. M.1998
- San Saba Lodge No. 612, A.F. & A.M.2012
- Sion Record Bostick1973
- Site of Harmony Ridge Community1971
- T. A. and Emma Sloan House2015
- Terry Cemetery2015
- The Texas Rangers and the San Saba Mob2005
- United Confederate Veterans William P. Rogers Camp No. 3222002
- Wedding Oak1972
- Whitis-Moore House2005
Historical markers near San Saba
- Richland Springs8 stories · 16 mi
- Lometa13 stories · 18 mi
- Goldthwaite19 stories · 19 mi
- Mullin6 stories · 24 mi
- Star5 stories · 26 mi
- Lampasas55 stories · 31 mi
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