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 ford were both named for the cross. #3952

US 190/83 intersection, Menard, TX
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by Texas Historical Commission #03952 of the Texas Historical Marker series

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