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

The Rioters

The Semi-Weekly News, 1862

— Main Plaza —

The Rioters Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 9, 2021

1. The Rioters Marker

Inscription. The rioters held possession of the Plaza and adjacent streets for a considerable length of time and in the meantime fired a great number of shots. They appeared to have come into the city for the purpose of being revenged for some injuries inflicted some weeks since, by a Mexicano of Capt. Peñaloza's company on one of their comrades. On Christmas night, the city was guarded by a large military and police force, besides 250 citizens, with the expectation that they would make another attack and attempt to burn the city, but all remained quiet.

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

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Law Enforcement.

Location. 29° 25.463′ N, 98° 29.611′ 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.

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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: Sinister Enticements (a few steps from this marker); Draws a Revolver and Fires Away (a few steps from this marker); San Fernando Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); Reaffirming the Miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza Principal (within shouting distance of this marker); Games of Chance (within shouting distance of this marker); The Casas Reales (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Regarding The Rioters. When visiting Main Plaza, be sure to look for and locate all 30 significant, historical pavers embedded into the

Closeup of The Rioters Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 9, 2021

2. Closeup of The Rioters Marker

floor of the plaza.

The Rioters Marker in front of the cathedral image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 9, 2021

3. The Rioters Marker in front of the cathedral

Closeup of the artwork of The Rioters Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 9, 2021

4. Closeup of the artwork of The Rioters Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 25, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.