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

Dolores Alderete House

Photographed By James Hulse, December 30, 2022

1. Dolores Alderete House Marker

Inscription. Dolores Alderete (d. 1852) had this adobe and cedar post residence constructed about 1818. The widow of Ygnacio Gil, she had earlier received the site as a grant from the Spanish government for the military service of her husband. Originally the land had been the property of Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo). Known also as the Palisado House, the Dolores Alderete House reflects the early architectural styling of San Antonio's La Villita area. The residence now serves as an historic reminder of the city's rich heritage and development under Spanish rule. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Erected 1966 by Texas Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 29° 25.244′ N, 98° 29.328′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in La Villita. Marker is at the intersection of East Nueva Street and South Alamo Street, on the left when traveling west on East Nueva Street. The marker is located west side of the Caile House behind the fence. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 524 East Nueva Street, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. The Caile House (a few steps from this marker); John W. Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); 101 King Philip V Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fairmount Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John's Lutheran Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Esquida-Downs-Dietrich House (within shouting distance of this marker); The German-English School Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Shafer House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

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Photographed By James Hulse, December 30, 2022

2. The Dolores Alderete House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.