Campsite of Marques de Rubi, 1767.
N 30° 31.272 W 099° 49.394
14R E 421017 N 3376829
The state historic marker for the campsite of Marques de Rubi, who camped here in 1767
Waymark Code: WMTTJM
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2017
Views: 4
This historic marker is located northwest of Junction on Ranch Road 1674.
It is paired with the Texas Ranger Camp historic marker at a roadside pullout at a bend in the road just before 1674 crosses Bear Creek.
Marker Number: 1188
Marker Text:
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.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
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