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Puerto de Baluartes (Haven of the Strong Points)

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US 83, 1 mi. S of Menard, Menard, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 54' 5.41085000004", -99° 47' 5.92873000008"
 
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     In this pass between the hills--location of present day Menard--a site for an important Spanish mission to the Apaches was chosen in 1754 by Don Pedro de Rabago y Teran, second explorer sent on the assignment by the viceroy of New Spain. Suitable to be fortified and farmed, this pass had its mission built in 1757.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Puerto de Baluartes (Haven of the Strong Points) Historical Marker Location Map, Menard, Texas