La Villita in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Don Jose Miguel de Arciniega

Photographed By James Hulse, December 27, 2022

1. Don Jose Miguel de Arciniega Marker

Inscription. In 1810, Don Jose Miguel de Arciniega (1793- 1849), a maker of Texas, entered the Spanish military at the age of 17. After the Mexican War for Independence in 1821, Arciniega held many municipal posts, including San Antonio Alcalde in 1830 and Political Chief in 1833. He also served as a land commissioner for Stephen F. Austin's colonies. After the Texas Revolution, Arciniega continued to serve in judicial roles as well as oversee the security of Texas borders. Arciniega served as a major leader in Texas even as its own government changed many times. He was fluent in Spanish, French and English and spoke several Native American dialects. Arciniega Street runs near the site of his old homestead.

Erected 2015 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18173.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 29° 25.169′ N, 98° 29.388′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in La Villita. Marker is at the intersection of Arciniega Street and South Presa Street, on the right when traveling east on Arciniega Street. The marker is located in front of the building by the sidewalk.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 Arciniega Street, 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. Ernst Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); William and Mary Ann Richter House (within shouting distance of this marker); El Quartel (El Cuartel) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commemorating (about 400 feet away); The German-English School Buildings (about 500 feet away); St. John's Lutheran Church (about 500 feet away); Dolores Alderete House (about 600 feet away); The Caile House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . . Arciniega, José Miguel de (1793–1849). Texas State Historical Association

In November 1811, Arciniega received a tract of land in San Antonio along Alamo Street. In 1816 Arciniega was authorized to go to the United States border to check on possible illegal entry of Americans. In 1818 he and Vicente Gortari gave information secured at Nacogdoches, Texas, and Natchitoches, Louisiana, on foreigners at Galveston and on the Trinity River. Arciniega married Maria Losoya, daughter of Jose Seferino Losoya and Teresa Rivas, on January 26, 1825, and they had eight children.

(Submitted on January 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

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Photographed By James Hulse, December 27, 2022

2. The Don Jose Miguel de Arciniega Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.