Southside in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Espada Aqueduct
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1955
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1965
Erected 1965 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
Location. 29° 19.973′ N, 98° 27.695′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Southside. It is on Espada Road north of East Ashley Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9045 Espada Rd, San Antonio TX 78214, 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 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: Mission San Francisco de la Espada Dam, Ditch and Aqueduct (here, next to this marker); Bridging the Gulch (within shouting distance of this marker); Berg's Mill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Berg's Mill Community
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 18, 2022
2. Espada Aqueduct Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, December 27, 2022
3. The view of the Espada Aqueduct Marker from the sidewalk
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on November 12, 2022, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 3. submitted on December 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on April 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
