Camino Real & San Marcos de Neve

In Hays County, east of San Marcos, ruts from one segment of the Camino Real are still visible.  In 1997, the Austin American-Statesman ran an article about this section entitled Hays County road travels path of El Camino Real, by Mike Todd.   The ruts are located close to the first town of San Marcos, San Marcos de Neve, which sat at where the Camino forded the San Marcos River.  Location of both the visible ruts and town site are marked map below.

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Historical Sign marking the location of ruts

  Looking South West

Looking North East

Marker at San Marcos de Neve : "Site of the First Town of San Marcos.  Known officially as Villa De San Marcos De Neve.  Established in 1807 by Mexican Settlers.  The population on January 6, 1808 was 81.  A flood in 1808 and subsequent Indian raids led to its abandonment in 1812 "

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Red indicates section of the Camino Real shown in photos.

San Marcos de Neve circled in red