Downtown in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
San Antonio High School
Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021
1. San Antonio High School Marker
The first public secondary school in the city, San Antonio High School opened in September 1879 with one teacher, F.M. Halbedl. Classes were initially held in the Fireman's Hall on Broadway. Following several moves, a school building was constructed at this site in 1882 on land owned by the city. The first graduates, three girls, received their diplomas in February of that year.
In 1917 the name was changed to Main Avenue High School because of the projected district growth and the addition of new secondary schools. Reflecting district emphasis on vocational training, it became the San Antonio Vocational and Technical High School in 1932.
The name was changed, in 1961 to honor Louis W. Fox (d.1978) who served as principal, 1934-1942. A pioneer in Texas vocational education programs, Fox helped develop the technical training curriculum for the school and the district.
This historic school has one of the three oldest student government organizations in the state and an alumni association formed in 1892. An annual football game against Lanier High School, called the "Chili Bowl", has been held since 1940.
2nd marker
Dr. Wm. R. Elizondo, president
San Antonio Board of Trustees
Fox Tech High School
By
Fox
this page online
March 14, 1980
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4520.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is March 14, 1980.
Location. 29° 25.967′ N, 98° 29.654′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Avenue and Buffalo Run, on the right when traveling south on North Main Avenue. The marker is located on the northeast corner of Fox Tech High School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 637 North Main Avenue, 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. Fallen Heroes of the Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); Central Christian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Ursuline Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ursuline Academy/Augusta Street Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Rincon/Douglass School (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Pedro Creek (approx. ¼ mile away); The Madison Square Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); The Taming of San Pedro Creek (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021
2. Fox Tech High School and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021
3. The view of the San Antonio High School Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,834 times since then and 390 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
