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

American Dancers

Ferdinand Roemer, Texas, 1849

— Main Plaza —

American Dancers Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 9, 2021

1. American Dancers Marker

Inscription. The dancers who... were many young Americans...sought earnestly to act gracefully toward their partners, but in comparison with the natural charm and grace of their companions, the contrast was very obvious. This national difference was still more apparent when, as happened very seldom, Mexicans took part in the dancing. In contrast...the movements of the Americans seemed clumsy and awkward.

Erected 2008 by Bexar County and the city of San Antonio.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Hispanic Americans.

Location. 29° 25.479′ N, 98° 29.593′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Main/Military Plaza. It can be reached from the intersection of Dolorosa and Main Plaza. The marker lays flat on the ground in the Main Plaza grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North

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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: Main Plaza - Plaza de las Islas (a few steps from this marker); Council House (a few steps from this marker); Draws a Revolver and Fires Away (a few steps from this marker); Plaza Principal (a few steps from this marker); Sinister Enticements (within shouting distance of this marker); The Casas Reales (within shouting distance of this marker); Games of Chance (within shouting distance of this marker); White Elephant (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Regarding American Dancers. When visiting Main Plaza, be sure to look for and locate all 30 significant, historical pavers embedded into the floor of the plaza.

Closeup of the American Dancers Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 9, 2021

2. Closeup of the American Dancers Marker

The view of the American Dancers Marker in the Main Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 9, 2021

3. The view of the American Dancers Marker in the Main Plaza

Artwork of the American Dancers Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 9, 2021

4. Artwork of the American Dancers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.