Menard, TX, United States
Paso de la Santa Cruz. Spot where in 1753 Juan Galvan, Spanish explorer, put up a huge cross, to show his choice of site for Mission San Saba. Indians gathered at the cross, remaining to participate in the first known Christian worship service in this area. The Mission, 2 miles east, and the River f
ord were both named for the cross. #3952
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 16749 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off