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

The Old Cathedral

San Antonio Herald, July 5, 1873

— Main Plaza —

The Old Cathedral Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021

1. The Old Cathedral Marker

Inscription. Late Thursday evening we noticed an aged Mexicano standing in front of the new Cathedral of the Plaza, watching the workmen as they were busily engaged in tearing down the front wall of the old Cathedral. The old viejito was crying like a child, evidently considering the work of demolition almost a sacrilege. The old Cathedral was built nearly a century and a half ago, and was as solid when it was decided to remove it as is the new one. Perhaps it was there that the old man was baptized; and who knows but that within those sacred walls he was united to the girl of his choice? How often has he worshipped there and knelt upon the sacred floor as he counted his beads?

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

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Hispanic Americans.

Location. 29° 25.477′ N, 98° 29.62′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Main/Military Plaza. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cock Fighting (a few steps from this marker); Games of Chance

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(a few steps from this marker); Plaza Principal (a few steps from this marker); San Fernando Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); Main Plaza - Plaza de las Islas (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Centennial 1861 - 1961 (within shouting distance of this marker); San Fernando Cathedral 200th Anniversary (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 The Old Cathedral. When visiting Main Plaza, be sure to look for and locate all 30 significant, historical pavers embedded into the floor of the plaza.

Also see . . . Cathedral of San Fernando (San Antonio).

In 1868, under the direction of architect Francois P. Giraud, the cathedral was considerably enlarged in the Gothic style, the addition forming the existing nave. The carved stone Stations of the Cross were added in 1874. The striking stained glass windows were added in 1920. Source: Wikipedia

(Submitted on December 25, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Closeup of The Old Cathedral Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021

2. Closeup of The Old Cathedral Marker

The view of the Old Cathedral Marker in Main Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021

3. The view of the Old Cathedral Marker in Main Plaza

The San Fernando Cathedral image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021

4. The San Fernando Cathedral

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 142 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 25, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on December 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.