Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Alamo 1836-1846
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 25, 2018
1. The Alamo 1836-1846 Marker
Following the Battle of The Alamo on March 6, 1836, the Mexican Army left 1,001 troops (some wounded) to clean up battle damage and refortify the Alamo. On May 19, 1836 orders arrived to demolish the fortifications and leave. 19 soldiers of the old Alamo Company, here for almost 40 years, stayed to care for 8 badly wounded Mexican soldiers until Rebels arrived, then left. Local Mexican families moved back and, restored their private houses on the plaza. In 1840, the town council passed a law that "loose rock” at the Alamo could be hauled off at 50 cents a cart load. Of and on the new Republic of Texas stationed troops here, but twice in 1842 (March and Sept.) the Mexican Army, with Indians and some local Mexican men, reoccupied the Alamo. In 1841 Sam Maverick started buying up the land around Alamo Plaza to start a subdivision "Alamo City"
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1. Ruined Church of San Antonio de Valero with cemetery in front
2. Low wall – part of demolished kitchen & barrack
3. Old Convent, former Hospital upper room partly demolished
4. Galaria, old barracks, jail, gate, upper gate tower demolished
5. Abandoned irrigation ditch in plaza filled with debris
6. Marshy pond along partly blocked irrigation ditch behind church
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8. Rebuilt Trevino house
9. 2 houses bought by San Maverick 1841, soon buying all land on west and north side of plaza for subdivision Alamo City
10. Reyes house, shack covered with cow hides
11. Rebuilt Mexican homes around Plaza de Valero, south Alamo
12. Large old Pecan tree
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical date for this entry is March 6, 1836.
Location. 29° 25.563′ N, 98° 29.191′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. It is on Alamo Plaza south of East Houston Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alamo TX 78516, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Alamo 1836 (here, next to this marker); The Alamo 1891 (a few steps from this marker); The Alamo (a few steps from this marker); Spanish Mission and Military Post (a few steps from this marker); Part of the San Antonio de Valero Mission (a few steps from this marker); Clara Driscoll (a few steps from this marker); The Alamo 1900 (a few steps from this marker); Mission Mill (and Millstone) (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 25, 2018
2. The Alamo 1836-1846 Marker map key
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 25, 2018
3. The Alamo 1836-1846 Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 25, 2018
4. The Alamo 1836-1846 Marker detail
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 737 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on January 11, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
