Richland Creek

Richland Creek, a settlement on the west side of the mouth of Richland Springs Creek (formerly known as Richland Creek) in western San Saba County, was headquarters for surveyors and rangers in 1847 and was intended to be the county seat. An influx of Indians into the county that year caused the temporary abandonment of the settlement. After its reestablishment Richland Creek became the county seat but later lost the position to San Saba in a special election on July 19, 1855. There is no record of a community center or business activity at the site in the twentieth century.

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Alice Gray Upchurch | © TSHA

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Belongs to

Richland Creek is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

No

Place type

Richland Creek is classified as a Town

Location

Latitude: 31.22405620
Longitude: -98.78837730

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No