Inner West Side in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
José Antonio Navarro
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2022
1. José Antonio Navarro Marker
Declaration of Independence
Born in San Antonio
February 27, 1795
Died January 13, 1871
His Wife
Margarita de la Garza Navarro
Born October 17, 1801
Died July 8, 1861
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 3557.)
Topics and series. This memorial 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 13, 1871.
Location. 29° 24.932′ N, 98° 30.63′ W. Memorial is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in the Inner West Side. It can be reached from the intersection of South Colorado Street and Vera Cruz. The marker is located in the northeast section of the San Fernando Cemetery Number 1. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: San Antonio TX 78207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: Don Juan Ximenes (within shouting distance of this marker); Don José de Jesús Rodríguez (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. José Antonio Menchaca (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Placido Olivarri (about 500 feet away); Col. José Francisco Ruiz (about 600 feet away); Alejo de la Encarnación Pérez (about 600 feet away); The Grass Fight (approx. half a mile away); Sidney Lanier High School War Fallen (approx. half a mile away).
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Also see . . . Navarro, José Antonio (1795–1871). 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. José Antonio Navarro Marker
Public Domain - Texas State Library and Archives Commission, circa Late 1860s
3. José Antonio Navarro
Photographed by James Hulse, July 8, 2022
4. The view of the José Antonio Navarro Marker from the cemetery
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 384 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
