Paso de la Santa Cruz
(Holy Cross Ford) 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)
30.9222° N, 99.7838° W
Where to Find It
Menard County Museum, near intersection of US 190 and US 83
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S Frisco Depot Menard
- 0.4 mi S Bank of Menard, 1903 Menard
- 0.4 mi S Sacred Heart Catholic Church Menard
- 0.5 mi S The Ditch Menard
- 0.6 mi S Fort McKavett, C.S.A. Menard
- 0.8 mi W Arroyo de Juan Lorenzo Menard