Texas Treasure

When we are on the road, we like "going places that we've never been" as the pride of Abbott, Texas, would sing. This time we found ourselves at the site of Presidio de San Saba, which was built by the Spaniards in 1757. The only other mammals we encountered inside the restored ruins were a couple of rather cavalier rock squirrels. Despite their apparent indifference, I did appreciate the little fellows sharing their home with us for the afternoon.

Presidio de San Saba, the last fortress built by Spain in what is now the United States, served as a base for gold and silver mining. Thus, it perhaps comes as no surprise that treasure hunters have been poking around in the area ever since. Even Jim Bowie, who later died in the Alamo, traveled to the area in search of riches. In fact, he even carved his name into the front gate of the presidio. It can still be seen in a stone on the bottom right side of the archway.

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