Main/Military Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Civil War Centennial 1861 - 1961

Main Plaza

— February 16, 1861 —

Civil War Centennial 1861 - 1961 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010

1. Civil War Centennial 1861 - 1961 Marker

Inscription.
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of
the surrender on Main Plaza by General
David E. Twiggs of all Union troops and
equipment in Texas to the
Volunteers and Rangers commanded by
Major Ben McCulloch.

Erected February 16, 1961

Erected 1961.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is February 16, 1889.

Location. 29° 25.485′ N, 98° 29.634′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Main/Military Plaza. Marker is at the intersection of Commerce Street and Main Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Commerce Street. Marker is on the wall at the SE corner of the Municipal Plaza Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 W Commerce Street, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. T.C. Frost and the Frost Bank (here, next to this marker); Main Plaza - Plaza de las Islas (a few steps from this marker); The Woll Invasion (a few steps from this marker); General David E. Twiggs (a few steps from this marker); The Old Cathedral

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Cock Fighting (within shouting distance of this marker); San Fernando Cathedral 200th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); Remains of the Alamo Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . .
1. David E. Twiggs. (Submitted on May 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. David E. Twiggs. (Submitted on May 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010

2. Civil War Centennial 1861 - 1961 Marker

At far left, on wall next to Frost Texas Historical Marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,340 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.