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Physical Features: West central county; hilly, rolling; bisected by San Saba River, Colorado River on east; black, gray sandy loam, alluvial soils; northern tip of Lake Buchanan.

Economy: Pecan processing plants, tourism, hunting leases.

History: Apaches and Comanches in the area when Spanish explored. Anglo-American settlers arrived in 1850s. County created from Bexar District in 1856, organized the same year; named for river.

Race/Ethnicity: (In percent) Anglo, 63.5; Black, 4.0; Hispanic, 30.7; Asian, 0.5; Other, 1.4; Two or more races, 1.9.

Vital Statistics, annual: Births, 73; deaths, 54; marriages, 13; divorces, 2.

Recreation: Colorado Bend State Park with Gorman Falls; deer hunting; historic sites; fishing; scenic drives; wildflower trail.

Minerals: Rock quarry, limestone and sand stone.

Agriculture: Cattle, pecans (second in acreage), wheat, hay, some sheep/goats. Market value $35.8 million. Hunting, wildlife leases.

SAN SABA (3,317) county seat; claims title “Pecan Capital of the World”; stone processing, varied manufacturing, prison; Cow Camp cookoff in May.

Other towns include: Bend (115, partly in Lampasas County); Cherokee (175); Richland Springs (350).

The county courthouse at San Saba. Photo by Robert Plocheck.