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.
30.9012° N, 99.7847° W
Where to Find It
on US 83, 1 mile S of Menard in Roadside Park
Nearby Markers
- 0.6 mi N Pioneer Rest Cemetery Menard
- 0.9 mi N Fort McKavett, C.S.A. Menard
- 1 mi N The Ditch Menard
- 1 mi N Sacred Heart Catholic Church Menard
- 1.1 mi N Bank of Menard, 1903 Menard
- 1.5 mi N Frisco Depot Menard