What was once the largest Spanish fort in Texas has been beautifully restored. Presidio de San Sabá dates to 1757 and is close to the town of Menard, some 21 miles northeast of Fort McKavett. The site is great for wandering, especially when it's just you, bird calls and the buzz of cicadas.
Presidio de San Sabá
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Fort McKavett State Historical Park
19.44 MILES
This remote but remarkably well preserved fort, near the San Saba River 70 miles southeast of San Angelo, was established by the Eighth Infantry in 1852…
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1. Fort McKavett State Historical Park
19.44 MILES
This remote but remarkably well preserved fort, near the San Saba River 70 miles southeast of San Angelo, was established by the Eighth Infantry in 1852…