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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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Texas State Historical Marker |
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
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