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

San Martin House

Photographed By James Hulse, March 23, 2023

1. San Martin House Marker

Inscription. Don Jose de San Martin was born at Yapeyu, on the river Uruaguay Febuary 25, 1778; he died in his seventy-seventh year at Boulogne, France August 7, 1850. A vigorous, able clear sighted soldier and statesman San Martin did more than any other man for the cause of independence in the Argentine, Chile and Peru. This house is named in his honor as a gesture of peace and friendship toward the Spanish 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 August 7, 1850.

Location. 29° 25.3′ N, 98° 29.357′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in La Villita. Marker is at the intersection of North Presa Street and Villita St on North Presa 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: 214 N Presa St, 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. Herrera House (a few steps from this marker); Caxias House (a few steps from this marker); Bolivar Hall (a few steps from this marker); Tejada House (a few steps from this marker); Juarez Plaza

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(a few steps from this marker); The Weaving Building And Kiln (a few steps from this marker); Bowen-Kirchner House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . . José de San Martín. Wikipedia

José Francisco de San Martín y Matorras (25 February 1778 – 17 August 1850), nicknamed "the Liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru", was an Argentine general and the primary leader of the southern and central parts of South America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire who served as the Protector of Peru. Born in Yapeyú, Corrientes, in modern-day Argentina, he left the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata at the early age of seven to study in Málaga, Spain.

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

The San Martin House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 23, 2023

2. The San Martin House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.