San Saba Peak

Rising to an altitude of 1,712 feet, San Saba Peak is an oblong promontory with rimrock edges on the north and west sides. The Spanish governor of Texas, Don Juan Antonio Bustillo y Cevallos, named the ancient landmark in 1732. Tales of lost silver mines have centered on the surrounding area for centuries. Inhabited by early Indians, San Saba Peak has been a landmark for pioneers, surveyors, and cowboys; the site of battles between Indians and early settlers; a signpost on the Fort Phantom Hill supply road; a register for western travelers; and a setting for Easter services. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

San Saba Peak is a historical marker in Goldthwaite, Mills County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 26 historical markers documented in Mills County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 38 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.3786, -98.5288 near Goldthwaite. The nearest cataloged historic site is South Bennett Cemetery (cemetery), about 4.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mohler Cemetery, Dam and Well, and Mills County Courthouse.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5333004556. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.