NW Bastion -- Presidio de San Saba, Menard TX
N 30° 55.370 W 099° 48.122
14R E 423370 N 3421325
The interpretive sign at the northwest bastion of Presidio de San Saba
Waymark Code: WMTVGR
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/10/2017
Views: 3
This interpretive sign inside of the reconstructed Northwest bastion of the Presidio to San Saba at Menard, which would have been filled with earth nearly to the top when the Presidio was active, but has been left unfilled so that visitors can experience the feeling of being surrounded by thick Presidio walls.
The sign reads as follows:
"NW BASTION
It is believed that this bastion was filled with earth nearly to the top to support cannons. The crenellated top a 1937 interpretation."
Group that erected the marker: 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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