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

Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo

Photographed By James Hulse, March 23, 2023

1. Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo Marker

Inscription. Characteristics of this light cast-iron cannon are similar to ones produced in Sweden for the commercial market in the 18th century. Any distinguishing maker marks have been lost. It likely came to Texas through trade, capture, or purchase. Found near the present intersection of Houston and Alamo streets, the missing cascabel and trunnions indicated it was used at the Battle of the Alamo.

Caliber: iron 3 pounder
Weight: 567 lbs.
Length: 62"
Diameter of Bore: 3"
Donor: Mrs. Warren Boynton in honor of her mother, Mrs. Alexander Boynton

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence.

Location. 29° 25.525′ N, 98° 29.177′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. Marker is at the intersection of Alamo Plaza and East Crockett Street on Alamo Plaza. The marker is located along the south walkway to the Alamo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Alamo Plaza, 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. A different marker also named Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo (here, next to this marker); Soldiers of the War of 1812 Who Fought for Texas

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(a few steps from this marker); Late 18th Century Cannon (a few steps from this marker); The Alamo in 1836 (a few steps from this marker); The Palisade (within shouting distance of this marker); Digging Back in Time (within shouting distance of this marker); Teddy Roosevelt, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

The Alamo Cannon and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 23, 2023

2. The Alamo Cannon and Marker

The view of the four sets of markers and cannons image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 23, 2023

3. The view of the four sets of markers and cannons

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.