Inner West Side in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Col. José Francisco Ruiz

Photographed By James Hulse, July 8, 2022

1. Col. José Francisco Ruiz Marker

Inscription. Officer in the
Mexican Army, 1831
Signer of the Texas
Declaration of Independence
1836
Senator of the First
Congress of the Republic
1836-37
Born in San Antonio
January 29, 1783
Died January 20, 1840

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 4385.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Hispanic Americans • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 29, 1783.

Location. 29° 24.937′ N, 98° 30.74′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in the Inner West Side. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Colorado Street and Vera Cruz. The marker is located in the northwest section of the San Fernando Cemetery Number 1 by the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Antonio TX 78207, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Placido Olivarri (a few steps from this marker); Alejo de la Encarnación Pérez (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. José Antonio Menchaca (within shouting distance of this marker); Don José de Jesús Rodríguez

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Don Juan Ximenes (about 500 feet away); José Antonio Navarro (about 600 feet away); The Grass Fight (approx. half a mile away); Late 19th and Early 20th Century Industry Along the Creek (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . . Ruiz, José Francisco (1783–1840). Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on July 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Additional commentary.
1. State of Texas 1936 Historical Marker
This marker is a part of the State of Texas Historical markers for the War of Texas Independence. It also has information about the marker from the Atlas of Texas Historical sites including a Texas State marker number.

— Submitted July 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 8, 2022

2. Col. José Francisco Ruiz Marker

The view of the Col. José Francisco Ruiz Marker near the cemetery entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 8, 2022

3. The view of the Col. José Francisco Ruiz Marker near the cemetery entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.