Presidio in Menard


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January 27th 2011
Published: January 31st 2011
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January 27 - In Menard are there was a Spanish Mission as well as a Presidio constructed to protect it. Over 1000 Commanchies attacked the mission and destroyed it. The troops from the Presidio tried to save the Mission but were driven back and came under attack as well. With the mission gone the Presidio had nothing to defend and was under constant attack and so was abandoned. Just west of downt... Read Full Entry



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2nd February 2011
Photo 17

Very Cool
I am glad you can see Davie Crocket's name. Thats really cool!

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