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

Ruins of the Habitations of the Friars and Indians

Ruins of the Habitations Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. Ruins of the Habitations Marker

Inscription.
This is the ruins of the habitations of the friars and Indians; refrectory, kitchen and other regular offices. In the second patio there was a gallery with weaving rooms and rooms for storing materials and utensils.

The habitations of the Indians formed a large plaza and square with the church and convent. Through the middle of the plaza ran an acequia with various trees on its banks. But in case hostile Indians might cut off the ditch a well was dug inside the convent from which all inhabitants could get an abundant supply of water.

Erected by The Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Man-Made Features • Native Americans • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 29° 25.556′ N, 98° 29.183′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. Marker is on the east wall of the Long Barrack, within the Alamo Mission complex. 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. Clara Driscoll, Saviour of the Alamo (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Clara Driscoll

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(here, next to this marker); Live Oak Tree (a few steps from this marker); Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo (a few steps from this marker); The Birthplace of Freemasonry in West Texas (a few steps from this marker); Masonic Heroes of the Alamo (a few steps from this marker); Part of the San Antonio de Valero Mission (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of the Women and Children of the Alamo (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . . San Antonio Mission Communities. (Submitted on May 16, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

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

2. Ruins of the Habitations Marker

Clara Driscoll Marker at center of photo.

Well Mentioned in Ruins of the Habitations Marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. Well Mentioned in Ruins of the Habitations Marker

View from Near Ruins of the Habitations Marker image. Click for full size.

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

4. View from Near Ruins of the Habitations Marker

Looking SE through Gate 1 toward Alamo chapel.

Carved Stone Statue image. Click for full size.

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

5. Carved Stone Statue

On display in covered walkway on east side of Long Barrack.

Carved Stone Statue Sign image. Click for full size.

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

6. Carved Stone Statue Sign

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 1,353 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 16, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.