San Saba

San Saba is a county seat in the plateau region of central Texas where gentle hills meet river lowlands. The town spreads along the waterway of the same name and its streets connect residential blocks to farming areas around it.

The area saw its first European contact in the mid-18th century when Spanish missionaries attempted to work among native peoples. Permanent Anglo-American settlement began in the 1850s and led to its founding as a town with administrative function.

The town goes by the nickname Pecan Capital of the World and residents keep this heritage alive through autumn festivals dedicated to the nut. Visitors find shops and stands along the main street selling pecans and products made from them.

The center is walkable and parking can be found along streets in the historic core. Shops and public buildings usually open during typical business hours on weekdays while some reduce their hours on weekends.

A local grower established new methods of nut tree cultivation in the mid-19th century that still shape the region today. His work transformed previously wild stands into productive orchards that were later exported to other parts of the country.

Location: San Saba County

Elevation above the sea: 367 m

Website: https://sansabatexas.com

GPS coordinates: 31.19530,-98.72500

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:37