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

Defender of the Alamo

Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2021

1. Defender of the Alamo Marker

Inscription. In 1836, an 18-pounder cannon similar to the one seen here was mounted to defend the Alamo's southwest corner. The 18-pounder played a legendary role in the prelude to the battle. After a brief parlay, the Alamo's commanding officer Lt. Colonel William B. Travis fired a shot in defiance, sending a message of "No Surrender!" Off in the distance, on the bell tower of San Fernando Church, the Mexican Army had raised the red flag of no quarter. Santa Anna would take no prisoners.

Erected 2021 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 1836.

Location. 29° 25.539′ N, 98° 29.23′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. It is at the intersection of Alamo Plaza and East Crockett Street on Alamo Plaza. The marker and cannon are located across the street from the Alamo on Alamo Plaza. 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.

Regionally, this marker is

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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: The Alamo in 1836 (here, next to this marker); Mission San Antonio de Valero Indian Quarters (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 (a few steps from 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.

The cannon and the Defender of the Alamo Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2021

2. The cannon and the Defender of the Alamo Marker

The view of the cannon on the platform and marker from across Alamo Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2021

3. The view of the cannon on the platform and marker from across 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 995 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 21, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.