Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

4 Pound Replica Cannons

Photographed By James Hulse, December 16, 2021

1. 4 Pound Replica Cannons Marker

Inscription. These iron 4 pound cannon replicas are based on the measurements of the cannons recovered in 1852 by Samuel Maverick near the northwest corner of the Alamo. Archival research indicates that these cannons were on site but not in use during the Battle of the Alamo, likely due to a lack of suitable carriages. Today, they sit in their approximate 1836 location as recorded by the Mexican Army.

Cannon Details
Caliber: 4 pounder
Weight: 632 lbs. Length: 54"
Armory: Hern Iron Works

Caption
Center: The Alamo, 1836

Erected by The Alamo Organization.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 29° 25.554′ N, 98° 29.199′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Alamo Plaza and East Houston Street. The marker and cannons are located in front of the Alamo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Alamo Plaza, 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. Adina de Zavala (here, next to this marker); The Alamo 1900 (a few steps from this marker); Part of the San Antonio de Valero Mission

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(a few steps from this marker); The Alamo 1891 (a few steps from this marker); The Birthplace of Freemasonry in West Texas (a few steps from this marker); Masonic Heroes of the Alamo (a few steps from this marker); Letter From The Alamo (a few steps from this marker); Clara Driscoll, Saviour of the Alamo (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

The 4 Pound Replica Cannons and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 16, 2021

2. The 4 Pound Replica Cannons and Marker

The view of the 4 Pound Replica Cannons in the Alamo Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 16, 2021

3. The view of the 4 Pound Replica Cannons in the Alamo Plaza

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 490 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 21, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.