Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
An Archaeological Puzzle
Archaeology for Preservation
Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2021
1. An Archaeological Puzzle Marker
Alamo archaeologist Kristi Nichols explains, "It appears to be connected to the corner of the Church Sacristy as possibly the base of a buttress, bastion, or tower. Until now, our only knowledge of it has been maps drawn by U.S. Sergeant Edward Everett between 1846 and 1848 and a sketch by Seth Eastman in 1848. This is an incredibly significant find."
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Upper Right: The circular feature is made from limestone and mortar.
Right: Edward Everett's 1846 Alamo map. The feature is highlighted.
Far right: Seth Eastman's 1848 sketch. The feature is highlighted.
Erected by The Alamo Organization.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Religion & Religious Structures • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 29° 25.552′ N, 98° 29.163′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. It can be reached from the intersection of Alamo Plaza and East Houston Street. The marker is located on the Alamo
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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: Strong Foundations (a few steps from this marker); The Mission Period (a few steps from this marker); The Decline of Spanish Rule (a few steps from this marker); The Struggle for Independence (a few steps from this marker); The Birth of the Republic of Texas (a few steps from this marker); Live Oak Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Col. William Barret Travis (within shouting distance of this marker); From Republic to Early Statehood (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2021
2. An Archaeological Puzzle Marker at the Alamo site
Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2021
3. The view of the Archaeological Puzzle Marker next to the Alamo
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 6, 2024
4. An Archaeological Puzzle Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 648 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on July 10, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.
