Campsite of Marques de Rubi, 1767

Campsite of Marques de Rubi, 1767 (HM1PIO)

Location: Junction, TX 76849 Kimble County
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Country: United States of America
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N 30° 31.274', W 99° 49.39'

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In 1764 King Charles III of Spain ordered the Marques de Rubi, a Spanish army field marshal, to tour and inspect all presidios in New Spain.

Rubi arrived in Mexico in February 1766, and was joined by Nicolas de Lafora, engineer and mapmaker. They made a tour of the Northwest and California territory and entered Texas on July 17, 1767. Rubi chose this location for his campsite July 23, 1767.

His report suggested small Texas missions be closed. This was done in 1772. Only Goliad and San Antonio remained.
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HM NumberHM1PIO
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Marker Number1188
Year Placed1967
Placed ByState Historical Survey Commitee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, November 23rd, 2015 at 9:05am PST -08:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 421024 N 3376832
Decimal Degrees30.52123333, -99.82316667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 30° 31.274', W 99° 49.39'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds30° 31' 16.44" N, 99° 49' 23.4" W
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Area Code(s)830, 325
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Ranch Rd 1674, Junction TX 76849, US
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