The Vaquero - San Marcos, TX
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N 29° 53.360 W 097° 56.366
14R E 602405 N 3306995
Bronze statue of a Mexican cowboy stands in front of Old Main on the Texas State University campus.
Waymark Code: WMWG59
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2017
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The 18 feet tall Vaquero stands by his saddle. He is wearing chaps, a vest, shirt, neckerchief, and wide brimmed hat. He has a handlebar mustache. He is holding his quirt in his left hand.
The base he is standing on has relief art scenes of working with cattle.
The statue is at the East end of the quad in front of Old Main.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Vaquero
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Clete Shield
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: April 2013
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Texas State University Campus
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