Edmond E. Risien
 Pecan Pioneer ​
​(1853 - 1940)

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Marker Text: Cited by 42nd Texas Legislature and the public as a world leader in pecan industry. Spent lifetime upbreeding native San Saba pecans. Born in Dover, England. Came here in 1870s. Installed first San Saba water works. Some pecan varieties he originated were Onliwon, San Saba Improved and Western Schley. Mrs. E. E. Risien, born in Plymouth, England, 1853, died in San Saba 1953. The Risiens had four children: Doris, Norma, Winnie and E. Guy (son who carried on work with pecans).

Marker No: 1391

Pink Granite with Incised Star & Wreath 

Geographic: 31.195734, -98.716942

Location: Highway 190, Courthouse Square, San Saba