The Presidio de San Saba is located one mile west of Menard, Texas on US Hwy 190. Founded in 1757 and operated by the Colonial Spanish Army until abandoned in 1772 by order of the Viceroy of New Spain.
There is no admission charge and visitors are welcome to a self guided tour 365 days a year. Group tours are available with advance notice. See contact page for more information.
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Other area places to visit while you are at the Presidio
Fort McKavett State Historic Site is located 17 miles west of the Presidio, off of US Hwy 190, in Menard County, Texas.
The Menard County Museum is located north of the US Hwy 190 - US Hwy 83 split in Menard.
The County owned and operated Golf Course is next door to the Presidio de San Saba.
The "Ditch Walk" (water canal) and Waterwheel are located in downtown Menard.
Videos from John Cobb about the Presidio de San Saba Historical site
before and after the restoration. Make sure to have your sound turned on.
before and after the restoration. Make sure to have your sound turned on.