Historical Marker
Sabinal
Historical marker location:
US 90 and FM 187, Sabinal, Texas
( .4 miles east on US 90 at intersection with FM 187, Sabinal)
Marker installed: 1967
Named by Spanish for Rio Sabina and Cypress trees along river. Town founded in 1854 by Thomas B. Hammer who operated a stage shop and was first postmaster. Despite Indian depredations, town thrived as settlers built homes, and a railroad reached here in 1881. In 1906, town was incorporated. Telephone service started. City water works and volunteer fire dept. was organized in 1907. Sabinal Christian College was founded. Closed in 1917. Cotton industry was foremost in early 1900s. Today, farming and ranching flourishing in community.
1967.