Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Alamo in 1836
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 Béxar. 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 José Miñon, 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 Matrínez Caro
Private Secretary to Santa Anna
Erected by
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans. 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. Marker 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.
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 few steps from this marker); Southwestern Room (a few steps from this marker); The Alamo / El Alamo (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Alamo in 1836 (within shouting distance of this marker); Alamo Low Barracks and Main Gateway (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Alamo in 1836 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
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 228 times since then and 16 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.