Near Devine in Medina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Upper Presidio Road

Photographed by James Hulse, March 1, 2022

1. The Upper Presidio Road Marker

Inscription. Within a few feet of this marker was the Upper Presido Road. Leading from "The Presidio" (San Juan Bautista Mission 25 miles down the Rio Grande from today's Eagle Pass) to San Antonio and points east, this was the primary route from today's Mexico to San Antonio from circa 1807 until the railroad was constructed from San Antonio to Laredo, in 1881.

About mid-morning, Sunday, February 21, 1836, General Santa Anna and some 1500 troops passed this point enroute to the Alamo and a place in history. There, this force joined other Mexican forces in waiting for the arrival of reinforcements prior to commencing the attack. The 1500 troops stretched for miles as the Mexican soldiers goaded their draft animals, which were weak from a lack of forage and being overburdened on an extended journey.

Erected 2000 by Medina County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Roads & Vehicles • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is February 21, 1836.

Location. 29° 11.545′ N, 98° 58.326′ W. Marker is near Devine, Texas, in Medina County. It

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is at the intersection of State Highway 173 and County Highway 6644, on the left when traveling north on State Highway 173. The marker is located on the western side of Hwy 173 along the road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Devine TX 78016, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Black Creek Baptist Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); Charco de la Pita (approx. 2.7 miles away); Spanish Exploration in Medina County (approx. 2.7 miles away); Devine Lodge, No. 590 (approx. 5 miles away); First Baptist Church of Devine (approx. 5.2 miles away); Devine Evergreen Cemetery (approx. 5.2 miles away); American Legion Memorial (approx. 5.4 miles away); Last Person Killed by Indians in Medina County

The Upper Presidio Road Marker along the highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 1, 2022

2. The Upper Presidio Road Marker along the highway

(approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Devine.

Also see . . . Battle of the Alamo. Texas State Historical Association - Handbook of Texas (Submitted on March 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Upper Presidio Road Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 1, 2022

3. The view of the Upper Presidio Road Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,302 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.