Paso De La Santa Cruz (Holy Cross Ford)
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Marker Text: 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 ford were both named for the cross. (1965) Marker No: 3952
Aluminum 14 x 42 Subject Marker
Geographic: 30.920523, -99.783615
Location: near the intersection of US 190 and US 83 in Menard
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