University Park in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rattler
Photographed by James Hulse, December 25, 2023
1. Rattler Marker
and Weldon M, Jacobs, 1938 graduate
The rattlesnake mascot was adopted in the 1920s when, as the story goes, diamondback rattlesnakes were routinely found on University grounds. The "Rattler" subsequently was chosen as the official school mascot of St. Mary's University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports.
Location. 29° 27.074′ N, 98° 33.818′ 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, on the left. The marker is located on the south side of the Alumni Athletics & Convention Center building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio TX 78228, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Limestone Lintel from Old St. Mary's College (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Texas' First All-Spanish Radio Program (approx. 0.2 miles away); Memorial Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mary's University Sesquicentennial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Former St. Mary's University Fallen in World War II
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Photographed by James Hulse, December 25, 2023
2. The Rattler and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, December 25, 2023
3. The view of the Rattler and Marker from the street
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 425 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
