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San Saba Peak rises to an altitude of 1,712 feet as an oblong promontory with rimrock edges on its north and west sides. The Spanish Governor of Texas, Don Juan Antonio Bustillo y Cevallos, named this 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 served as 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.
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