La Villita in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
El Quartel (El Cuartel)
Photographed by Dave W, March 8, 2026
1. El Quartel (El Cuartel) Marker
Updated photo with the building directly behind the marker that was under construction in previous photos.
On March 2, 1811, Juan Zambrano led counter revolutionary force, also recruited here, to overthrow Casas regime, restore Spanish rule.
Early in 1813, province invaded by Republican Army of the North favoring independence from Spain, only to be reconquered that year.
Quartel de San Antonio de Bexar apparently destroyed during Texas Revolution as the defenders chose to make their stand at the Alamo.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1440.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Texas Independence • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is March 2, 1811.
Location. 29° 25.162′ N, 98° 29.331′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in La Villita. It is at the intersection of Arciniega Street and South Alamo Street, on the right when traveling west on Arciniega Street. The marker is located 100 feet west of the intersection on the north side
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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: Commemorating (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Don Jose Miguel de Arciniega (about 300 feet away); The German-English School Buildings (about 300 feet away); William and Mary Ann Richter House (about 400 feet away); Ernst Homestead (about 400 feet away); The Fairmount Hotel (about 400 feet away); Dolores Alderete House (about 500 feet away); The Caile House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
More about this marker. The general location of the marker is currently under construction of a new building as of
Photographed by Dave W, March 8, 2026
2. El Quartel (El Cuartel) Marker
Updated wide shot with the construction in previous photos now complete.
Also see . . .
1. Casas Revolt. Texas State Historical Association
The Casas Revolt of 1811 was one of the many challenges to imperial authority that convulsed New Spain after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla's initial action to achieve Mexican independence from Spain in September 1810. The royalist governor of Texas, Manuel Marνa de Salcedo, found that Mexican revolutionaries seeking to overthrow Spanish rule hoped to get aid from the United States via Texas. In late 1810 Salcedo discovered two revolutionary agents from Nuevo Santander, militia lieutenants Francisco Ignacio Escamilla and Antonio Saenz, working among his troops. After ordering their imprisonment in San Antonio de Valero Mission, Salcedo decided to take preemptive action. Aware that the viceregal authorities could not spare forces to protect Texas, he tried in January to muster his men to crush the rebellion on the Rio Grande. Members of the garrison were unhappy at the prospect of leaving their families unprotected against Indians and other dangers.(Submitted on January 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Zambrano, Juan Josι Manuel Vicente (17721824).
Photographed by James Hulse, December 27, 2022
3. El Quartel (El Cuartel) Marker
During the Casas Revolt, Zambrano retired to his ranch some miles out of San Fernando, where he kept himself informed on events in the villa. On the evening of March 1, 1811, ten men gathered in Zambrano's home and proceeded to town where they captured the garrison by convincing the military to support their cause. Early on March 2 the group elected a twelve-member governing junta, which represented both the military and the general populace. Zambrano was elected president. Each member of the junta took an oath to religion, the king, and the country. At dawn Casas surrendered to 400 troops.(Submitted on January 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, December 27, 2022
4. The view of the El Quartel (El Cuartel) Marker from the street and over the construction fence
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 636 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
