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

Caxias House

Photographed by James Hulse, March 23, 2023

1. Caxias House Marker

Inscription. Marshal Luis Alves de Lima e Silva, Duke of Caxias, was born at Rio de Janeiro, August 25, 1803, he died in his seventy-seventh year at Santa Monica, May 7, 1880, the Duke of Caxias, the only holder of that title in the history of Brazil, was that nation's most famous soldier. Courage and enduring effort in the cause of Brazilian Independence lifted him to the pinnacle of military greatness. He tempered valor with prudence, and patriotish with far-sighted wisdom. This house is named in his honor as a gesture of peace and friendship towards the Portuguese speaking people of South America.

Peace Forever

Erected by Biasa Rodriguez.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is May 7, 1880.

Location. 29° 25.301′ N, 98° 29.367′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in La Villita. It is on Villita Street east of South Pressa Street. The marker is located in the northwestern section of the La Villita Historic Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 418 Villita St, 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: Tejada House (a few steps from this marker); San Martin House (a few steps from this marker);

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Benito Juarez (a few steps from this marker); Hessler House (a few steps from this marker); The Weaving Building And Kiln (a few steps from this marker); Juarez Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Bolivar Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Herrera House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . . Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, Duke of Caxias. Wikipedia

Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, Duke of Caxias (25 August 1803 – 7 May 1880), nicknamed "the Peacemaker" and "the Iron Duke", was an army officer, politician and monarchist of the Empire of Brazil. Like his father and uncles, Caxias pursued a military career. In 1823 he fought as a young officer in the Brazilian War for Independence against Portugal, then spent three years in Brazil's southernmost province, Cisplatina, as the government unsuccessfully resisted that province's secession in the Cisplatine War. Though his own father and uncles renounced Emperor Dom Pedro I during the protests of 1831, Caxias remained loyal. Pedro I abdicated in favor of his young son
Photographed by James Hulse, March 23, 2023

2. Caxias House Marker
Dom Pedro II, whom Caxias instructed in swordsmanship and horsemanship and eventually befriended.

(Submitted on March 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Caxias House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 23, 2023

3. The Caxias House and Marker

Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, Duke of Caxias image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs, circa 1878

4. Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, Duke of Caxias

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.