Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Alamo in 1836
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 25, 2018
1. The Alamo in 1836 Marker
Former Mission San Antonio de Valero has seen many uses, the most famous of which was as a Texan fort during the Texas Revolution in 1835-36. The point where you are standing marks the southwest corner of "Fortress Alamo.” From this location a cannon pointed west across the San Antonio River toward the town of Bιxar. On the morning of March 6, 1836, Mexican troops assaulting the Alamo scaled the walls of an artillery platform located here and entered the old mission compound. The structures in the foreground of the illustration are (left to right) the Long Barrack, the church, the Low Barrack, and fortifications guarding the entrance to the plaza.
... there was another entrance to the enemy's stronghold [at the southwest corner], the resistance was equally stubborn, but Colonels Juan Morales and Josι Miρon, commanding the attacking column, succeeded in overcoming it. Though the bravery and intrepidly of the troops [during the battle] was general, we shall always deplore the costly sacrifice of 400 men who fell in the attack. Three hundred were left dead on the field and more than a hundred of the wounded died afterwards as a result of the lack of proper medical facilities in spite of the fact that their injuries were not serious.
Ramon Matrνnez Caro
Private Secretary to Santa Anna
Erected by City
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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° 25.54′ N, 98° 29.228′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. It is on Alamo Plaza north of East Commerce Street, on the left 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: Mission San Antonio de Valero Indian Quarters (here, next to this marker); Defender of the Alamo (here, next to this marker); Battle of the Alamo (a
Photographed by Craig Doda, December 25, 2018
2. The Alamo in 1836 Marker
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 589 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
