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

Heroes of the Alamo

Photographed By R. C.

1. Heroes of the Alamo Marker

Inscription. This oak tree planted in the spring of 1965 in memory of the Heroes of the Alamo. Presented by the First Officers' Training Camp Association of Texas, Leon Springs, Texas, May 8...August 15, 1917.
Roster of First Campers filed in Alamo Library.

Erected 1965 by First Officers' Training Camp Association of Texas.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1965.

Location. 29° 25.55′ N, 98° 29.117′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Houston Street and 3rd Street. Marker is in Alamo Plaza, on the grounds of the Alamo. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. The Alamo in 1836 (within shouting distance of this marker); Acequia (Irrigation Ditch) (within shouting distance of this marker); An Archaeological Puzzle (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Alamo in 1836 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mission Period (within shouting distance of this marker); The Decline of Spanish Rule (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The Struggle for Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Birth of the Republic of Texas (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Regarding Heroes of the Alamo. The front of the granite pedestal shows the logo of the First Officers' Training Camp Association of Leon Springs, Texas over the United States and Texas flags. Beneath the flags is the motto, "Brave men shall not die because I faltered."

The Oak Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

2. The Oak Tree

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,345 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.