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

The First Church's ChickenⓇ

111 S. Alamo Street

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The First Church's ChickenⓇ Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 24, 2023

1. The First Church's ChickenⓇ Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Founded by George W. Church the first Church's Fried Chicken-To-Go opened in April 1952. The walk-up stand was located one block south of the Alamo and initially sold two pieces of chicken and a roll for 49 cents. The stand's large windows allowed customers to see into the kitchen and watch their order be prepared. Church's Chicken® was the first Texas-based chain to go national, and by its 70th year in business had more than 1,600 locations in 25 countries and international territories.

Spanish:
Fundado por George W. Church, el primer Church's Chicken® abrió en abril de 1952. El puesto sin cita previa estaba ubicado una cuadra al sur del Álamo e inicialmente vendía dos piezas de pollo frito y un panecillo por 49 centavos. Los ventanas grandes del stand permitieron a los clientes ver la cocina y ver cómo se preparaba su pedido. Church's Chicken® fue la primera cadena con sede en Texas en volverse nacional y para su 70 año en el negocio tenía más de 1,600 ubicaciones en 25 países y territorios internacionales.

Erected 2022 by City of San Antonio- Office

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1952.

Location. 29° 25.381′ N, 98° 29.252′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of South Alamo Street and West Market Street, on the left when traveling north on South Alamo Street. The marker is located along the sidewalk next to the San Antonio River Walk. 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: 141st Infantry Regiment (a few steps from this marker); The Torch of Friendship (within shouting distance of this marker); Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez (within shouting distance of this marker); 250th Anniversary of the Founding of San Antonio (within shouting distance of this marker); Commerce Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Commerce Street Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Beyer (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Goodnight (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . . There's a story here. City of San Antonio (Submitted on July 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Marker along the sidewalk near the River Walk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 24, 2023

2. The Marker along the sidewalk near the River Walk

The view of the marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 24, 2023

3. The view of the marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,206 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.