Main/Military Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

"Save the Plaza"

San Antonio Express, Sept. 17, 1887

— Main Plaza —

"Save the Plaza" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 8, 2023

1. "Save the Plaza" Marker

Inscription. These plazas, or squares, are absolutely necesarias for the health, comfort and convenience of the public, and all are equally interested in maintaining them for the people .. no obstruction of a permanent character should ever be allowed upon either of them.

Erected 2008 by Bexar County and the City of San Antonio.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 29° 25.434′ N, 98° 29.628′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Main/Military Plaza. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Dolorosa Street and Main Plaza. The marker lays flat on the ground in the Main Plaza grounds near the courthouse and founder's statues. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Dolorosa 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. American Legion Memorial Highway (here, next to this marker); Lasting Peace with the Apache Nation (a few steps from this marker); 200th Anniversary of San Antonio Municipal Government (a few steps from this marker); Sell the Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Bexar County Commissioners Court (a few steps from this marker);

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The Canary Islanders (a few steps from this marker); "The Founders" (a few steps from this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Regarding "Save the Plaza". When visiting Main Plaza, be sure to look for and locate all 30 significant, historical pavers embedded into the floor of the plaza.

The "Save the Plaza" Marker laying on the ground near the courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 8, 2023

2. The "Save the Plaza" Marker laying on the ground near the courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.