​The Presidio de San Saba is located one mile west of Menard, Texas on Hwy 190. Founded in 1757 and was 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.

Thanks to Jason Weingart for this wonderful photograph of the Presidio de San Saba at night.

Weather for Menard and the Presidio de San Saba

The Presidio de San Sabá is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all donations are tax-deductible.  We have a donation box on site or you can donate using PayPal with the link button below. You can also contact our Treasurer direct on our "Contact" page above.

The Presidio's Natural Gardens

During the Spring, Summer, and Fall, our gardens at the Picnic Pavilion are a haven for butterflies and local plants.

Easy to find

One mile west of the intersection of Hwy 190 and U.S. 83, the entrance to the Presidio de San Saba is well lit and marked by signs.

The Presidio de San Saba

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Other area places to visit while you are at the Presidio

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​Fort McKavett State Historic Site is located 17 miles west of the Presidio off of Hwy 190.

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​The Menard County Museum is located at the Hwy 190 - U.S. 83 split in Menard.

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​The County owned and operated Golf Course is next door to the Presidio de San Saba.

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The "Ditch Walk" (water canal) and Waterwheel are located in downtown Menard.

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Videos about the Presidio de San Saba before and after the restoration. Make sure to have you sound turned on.

Before the Restoration Video

After the Restoration Video

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