VIP Quarters -- Presidio de San Saba, Menard TX
N 30° 55.364 W 099° 48.110
14R E 423389 N 3421314
The interpretive sign in front of the visitors quarters area of Presidio de San Saba
Waymark Code: WMTVGH
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/10/2017
Views: 3
This interpretive sign inside of the ruins of the Presidio to San Saba at Menard shows the location of the quarters that would be assigned to important visitors, government officials, and other honored guests of the Presidio's commander.
The sign reads as follows:
"The main building within the Presidio was located close to the round bastion in the northwest corner, near the main road. It contained a courtyard in 7 large rooms, including the captain's quarters (the only two-story structure), a guardhouse and a chapel."
Group that erected the marker: The state of Texas
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Menard Country Club
US 190
Menard, TX
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