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

Houston Street

Photographed by James Hulse, March 24, 2023

1. Houston Street Marker

Inscription. This portion of the street was originally known as Rivas for the prominent pioneer family whose 1832 house stood at the corner of Laredo Street. Another portion was called Paseo. The entire street was later renamed for Sam Houston-Texas general, president, senator, and governor.

Erected 2018 by San Pedro Creek Culture Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 29° 25.592′ N, 98° 29.776′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Main/Military Plaza. It is at the intersection of West Houston Street and Camaron Street, on the right when traveling west on West Houston Street. The marker is located along the north side of the bridge on Houston Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: The Golden Age of Entertainment Along the Creek (a few steps from this marker); The Barrio del Norte (within shouting distance of this marker); St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church on San Pedro Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); A Richly Layered History

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The New Blossoming of San Pedro Creek (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Claiborne Frost (about 500 feet away); Commerce Street (about 500 feet away); The Mexican Revolution (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . . Where beauty meets purpose. San Pedro Creek Culture Park (Submitted on June 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Houston Street Marker on the bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 24, 2023

2. The Houston Street Marker on the bridge

The view of the Houston Street Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 24, 2023

3. The view of the Houston Street Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.