Freeman Ranch History
	The Freeman Brothers San Marcos and Hays County Prehistoric Times Spanish Rule Early Anglo-American Settlement through Civil War Late 19th Century-Early 20th Century The Depression Era through World War II Present Day Operation History of Freeman Ranch from Those Who Lived It (Oral History) Rufus Alexander Dr. Amy Freeman Lee Robert Nance Ofelia Philo	Prehistoric Times San Marcos area history can be traced back almost twelve thousand years. Artifacts from Paleo-Indians, such as Clovis points, have been found in archeological excavations in Spring Lake at the headwaters of the San Marcos River. Remnants of the animals the Indians killed, such as large bison and mastodon bones, have been recovered, too. The river provided dependable fresh water as well as a good source of game. Prior to European contact, Tonkawa Indians were the main native band in the area, with evidence of agricultural activity dating back 800 years.
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