FIRST -- Site of San Marcos, Hays Co. TX
N 29° 51.323 W 097° 53.910
14R E 606393 N 3303270
The first site of what would become the City of San Marcos was at this San Marcos River bend along the El Camino Real
Waymark Code: WMXPC9
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2018
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Three state historical markers and a local historical marker stand at this spot along the Old Bastrop Highway, which is the former route of the El Camino Real.
The 1936 Centennial state historical marker which commemorates the first site of San Marcos, reads as follows:
"SITE OF THE FIRST TOWN OF SAN MARCOS
Known officially as Villa de San Marcos de Neve. Established in 1807 by Mexican settlers. The population on January 6, 1808 was 81. A flood in 1808 and subsequent Indian raids led to its abandonment in 1812.
Erected by the State of Texas 1936"
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1807
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