Woodlawn Lake in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Wesley Peacock House

Photographed By James Hulse, June 23, 2021

1. Wesley Peacock House Marker

Inscription.

Erected as a two-story home in 1890, this structure was the original building of Peacock School for Boys, founded in 1894 by Wesley Peacock (1865-1941). Military training was initiated in 1900. Chartered in 1904, it became a distinguished school with high academic standards. Peacock's two sons, Wesley, Jr., and Donald, took charge in 1926 of the Peacock Military Academy, a fire in 1931 on the second floor of the house prompted major remodeling. After educating 15,000 students, the 20-acre facility was deeded in 1973 to the Salvation Army to be known as "Peacock Center".

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3959.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 29° 27.132′ N, 98° 32.355′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Woodlawn Lake. Marker is at the intersection of West Ashby Place and Wilson Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on West Ashby Place. The marker is located on the right side of the front door of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2837 West Ashby Place, San Antonio TX 78201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Protestant Home for Destitute Children (approx. 1.1 miles away); St. Mary's University

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(approx. 1.3 miles away); Rattler (approx. 1½ miles away); Limestone Lintel from Old St. Mary's College (approx. 1½ miles away); Sunshine Ranch (approx. 1.8 miles away); Our Lady of the Lake University (approx. 1.8 miles away); Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Woman's Club of San Antonio (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

The Wesley Peacock House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 23, 2021

2. The Wesley Peacock House and Marker

The view of the Wesley Peacock House Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 23, 2021

3. The view of the Wesley Peacock House Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 370 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.