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Was founded near this marker May 24, 1690, at the Nabedache (Tejas) Indian Village ----------------- Erected, A. D. 1934, by DeZavala Chapter, Texas Historical and Landmarks Association. ----------------- Located by: Dr. Albert Woldert, Tyler, Texas. Miss Adina DeZavala, San Antonio, Texas Assisted by Mr. J. M. Lovell, Augusta, Texas
Mission San Francisco de los Tejas is a historical marker in Grapeland, Houston County, dedicated in 1934. It is one of 185 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 361 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5481, -95.2400 near Grapeland. The nearest cataloged historic site is The Joseph R. Rice Log Cabin (historical marker), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include San Francisco de los Tejas, Weches, and Weches.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014922. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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