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San Marcos Texas Photo TourSee our other photo tours: San Marcos Texas Downtown, Belvin Street Historic District, San Antonio Street Historic District, Aquarena Springs & San Marcos River, Texas State University |
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John C. Hays Statue San Marcos Square
Legendary Texas Ranger and namesake of Hays County 1817 - 1883; amazingly, only lived in Texas for 13 years; Young Flacco, the Lippan Apache chief who rode as Hays' closest comrade on his early forays against the Comanche, described him best: "Me and Red Wing aren't afraid to go to hell together. Captain Jack, he's too mucho bravo. He's not afraid to go to hell all by himself." Important military actions: Plum Creek, Canon de Ugalde, Bandera Pass, Painted Rock, Enchanted Rock, Salado, and Walker’s Creek. Left Texas for California; served four years as sheriff of San Francisco County, President Franklin Pierce appointed him surveyor general of California in 1853. Delegate to the National Democratic Convention in 1876. Elected sheriff of San Francisco County in 1850. Became one of the founders of the city of Oakland, California. Ran successful enterprises in real estate and ranching. Died on April 21st, 1883, and is buried in California. Hays made frequent trips back to Texas, but died near Piedmont, California on April 25, 1883. Hays County in South Central Texas, was created in 1848 and named in his honor. |
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San Marcos River
Springs "first" discovered by Alonso de Leon's men on St. Mark's Day in 1689 as they searched for LaSalle and again by members of the Espinosa-Olivares-Aguirre expedition in 1709; watering place for native Americans for the past 12,000 years; the El Camino Real crosses the San Marcos River just east of San Marcos where the Spanish first settled called Villa San Marcos de Neve; area later settled by General Edward Burleson in 1844
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Aquarena Springs
Oldest continuously inhabited place in North America; coninuously inhabited for the past 12,000 years; dam constructed just below the head waters of Aquarena Springs in 1849 by Gen. Burleson; past home of the Aquamaids and Ralph the Swimming Pig...those were the days! Photo (left) shows many different fissures from which more than 120 million gallons of fresh water surface from the Edwards Aquifer DAILY at constant temperature of 72 degrees; operated for most of the past 100 years as local theme park; currently owned by Texas State University
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Spring Lake Aquarena Springs
View of the lake just above the dam area
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The Lime Kiln .....as in Lime Kiln Road
You can drive down Lime Kiln Road a thousand times and never know that it's actually still there. Restored somewhat in the mid-90s by a local Eagle Scout. Site formerly owned by General Edward Burleson. Lime Kiln erected circa 1887, ceasing operation 1910. Lime was used to whitewash buildings, to condition soil, treat animal hides and leather, and for plaster and mortar. Contributing to the decline of the lime industry was the higher cost of fuel, the gradual depletion of the quality of limestone, the depression, which paralyzed the building industry, and changing markets. Chemical and industrial firms replaced farmers and builders as the chief users of lime.
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San Marcos River just above Aquarena Springs Drive |
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Aquarena Springs Dam/Mill |
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University Drive West
Texas State University begins on right side of photo. House on right is the Texas State University Alumni House. |
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University Drive East |
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Alvin Ord's Sandwich Shop San Marcos Downtown
Pound for pound, some of the best sandwiches this side of the Rio Grande. |
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Herbert's Taco Hut
419 Riverside Drive 512.353.9323
if you're looking for where the locals go to get the best Mexican food in town...Herbert's Taco Hut is the place. |
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Some things...you should never leave home without. |
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Green Parrot San Marcos Square
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Cafe on the Square & Brew Pub San Marcos Square 126 N. LBJ San Marcos, TX 78666-5620 Phone: 512-353-9289
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Hill Country Humidor San Marcos Square
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Valentino's San Marcos Square
For pizza with a typical San Marcos flair...Valentino's is the place
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Gordo's Grill San Marcos Square
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Nephews San Marcos Square
(512) 558-2337
San Marcos, Texas 78666 |
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Dillinger's San Marcos Square
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The Coffee Pot / Tap Room Pub & Club San Marcos Square
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The Draft Choice San Marcos Square
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AllNiter Diner San Marcos Square
Recently remodeled and converted |
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San Marcos Square Tin Lizzie's Cafe |
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Paper Bear Gift Shop San Marcos Square
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Wonder World Park Wonder Cave
First established in 1903, Wonder Cave has been visited by millions of families worldwide. A local favorite and tourist destination for nearly a century. Great for family visits. Tremedous view of the San Marcos area from the Tejas 100' tower; also visit the wildlife park; cave formed by Balcones fault line fissure; interior view of Balcones fault line
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View up LBJ toward Texas State University San Marcos Downtown |
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View east down LBJ San Marcos Square |
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Hays County Abstract San Marcos Square
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Accent Lighting Designs San Marcos Square
Very helpful lighting and design staff; offers wide array of lighting products for just about any occasion |
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Hays County Court House San Marcos Square
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San Marcos Title Company San Marcos Square
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Hays County Court House Annex San Marcos Square
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Tanger Outlet Center |
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Prime Outlets - San Marcos |
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