Salado, Texas is rich in history, character and legend. The community grew up around a flowing spring-fed creek that provided a welcome oasis for ealry Central Texas visitors.

B y the mid 1800's, it became evident that the wheels of progress would roll through Salado, Texas. The stagecoach line played an important role in the growth of the village. Salado welcomed such Texas history luminaries as General Robert E. Lee, General George Custer and Sam Houston. The James Brothers and Sam Bass are rumored to have been guests in Salado's early days.