Downtown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Padre Damian Massanet's Table
by Rolando Briseno
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
1. Padre Damian Massanet's Table Marker
This sculpture symbolizes the first Mass celebrated in San Antonio on June 13, 1691. The day before, the first Spanish expedition to march across Texas to the Louisiana border reached a stream the Indians called Yanaguana -- “Place of Restful Waters” -- which the Spaniards led by Captain Domingo de Teran and Padre Damian Massanet, O.F.M., named the Rio de San Antonio “because it was his day” -- the Feast Day of the great St. Anthony of Padua.
June 13, 1991
Erected 1991 by Bexar Caravan No. 56, International Order of Alhambra.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1609.
Location. 29° 25.367′ N, 98° 29.393′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Downtown. Marker is along the River Walk, between Presa and Navarro Streets, adjacent to the Hotel Contessa (which fronts Market Street). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 W Market 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. Presa Street Crossing (a few steps from this marker); Old Mill Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pajalache Acequia (Ditch)
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
2. Padre Damian Massanet's Table Sculpture
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
3. Padre Damian Massanet's Table Sculpture & Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
4. Padre Damian Massanet's Table Sculpture & Marker
Looking SE toward the Presa Street Bridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,055 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
