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Black plaque № 16923

Menard, TX, United States

Puerto de Baluartes (Haven of the Strong Points). In this pass between the hills--location of present day Menard--a site for an important Spanish mission to the Apaches was chosen in 1754 by Don Pedro de Rabago y Teran, second explorer sent on the assignment by the viceroy of New Spain. Suitable to

be fortified and farmed, this pass had its mission built in 1757. #4136

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