In 1731, Mission San Franscisco de la Espada, originally in East Texas, was
re-established on the San Antonio River. In addition to land necessary for the
mission's compound, each mission also was granted land for farming and ranching.
Espada's grazing lands became known as Rancho de las Cabras ("the Goat Ranch").
It is administered as part of San Antonio Missions National Historical Parks.
Tours the first Sat. of each month. Ruins of the ranch compound are located at
the junction of Picoas Creek and the San Antonio River.
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City: Floresville
Region: South Texas Plains
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City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
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City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
