"On northeastern border of the Edwards Plateau. Created from Bexar County, Feb 1, and organized May 3, of 1856. Named for San Saba River. County seat of same name.  Area first explored in 1732 by Juan Antonio Bustillo y Zevallos. Anglo-American settlement began in 1840s.

   Economy based on ranching, farming and commercial quarrying of marble, sand and limestone.  Principal crops are cotton, grains, peanuts, sorghums and clovers.  Ranchers market wool and mohair. Known as "Pecan Capital of the World." (1966)