University Park in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Limestone Lintel from Old St. Mary's College
1852 - 1966
Photographed by James Hulse, December 25, 2023
1. Limestone Lintel from Old St. Mary's College Marker
This sturdy stone rests here in permanence to remind you of these early pioneers and the century plus contribution of the society of Mary (Marianist Brothers and Priests) to education in Texas - the noblest heritage of St. Mary's University.
The College Street location was the first campus of the school of law, 1934-1966.
The original school, fronting on College Street has been restored and designated by the state as a Texas historical site.
Today it uniquely houses the La Posada Motor Hotel.
Erected by St. Mary's University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 29° 27.165′ N, 98° 33.868′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in University Park. It is on St. Mary's University 0.1 miles north of Rattler Drive. The marker is located in the center section of St. Mary's University campus near the Sarita Kennedy East Law Library building. Touch for map
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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rattler (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Texas' First All-Spanish Radio Program (about 700 feet away); Memorial Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); Former St. Mary's University Fallen in World War II (approx. 0.2 miles away); Former St. Mary's University Fallen in Defense of Freedom Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mary's University Sesquicentennial (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mary's University (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wesley Peacock House (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Photographed by James Hulse, December 25, 2023
2. The Limestone Lintel and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, December 25, 2023
3. The view of the Marker in front of the library
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
