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

Soldiers of the War of 1812 Who Fought for Texas

Soldiers of the War of 1812 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010

1. Soldiers of the War of 1812 Marker

Inscription.

This tree dedicated in honor of
the soldiers of the War of 1812
who fought for Texas liberty

March 16, 1935

Erected 1935 by Capt. Augustus Jones Chapter, United States Daughters of 1812.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Heroes • Military • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812 • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1927.

Location. 29° 25.521′ N, 98° 29.168′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. Marker is about 25 feet NW of the entrance to the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library on the grounds of the Alamo Mission. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Alamo Plaza, 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. Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo (a few steps from this marker);

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Teddy Roosevelt, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alamo in 1836 (within shouting distance of this marker); Late 18th Century Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Digging Back in Time (within shouting distance of this marker); The Palisade (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

War of 1812 Soldiers Who Fought for Texas Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010

2. War of 1812 Soldiers Who Fought for Texas Marker

1812 Soldiers Who Fought for Texas Tree & Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010

3. 1812 Soldiers Who Fought for Texas Tree & Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010

4. 1812 Soldiers Who Fought for TexasTree & Marker

Daughters of the Texas Republic Library in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,831 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 16, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.