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Gen. Robert E. Lee

 
 
Gen. Robert E. Lee Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2024
1. Gen. Robert E. Lee Marker
Inscription. Lived here in 1857 when a Lieut-Col of the 2nd U.S. Cavalry
 
Erected 1924 by De Zavala Chapter, Texas Historical and Landmarks.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
 
Location. 29° 25.557′ N, 98° 29.527′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Downtown. It is on North Riverwalk south of East Houston Street. The marker is located along the wall next to the riverwalk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Welcome to Historic Houston Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Houston Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Twin Cypress Mexican Sniper Tree (about 300 feet away); John Twohig Lived on These Grounds (about 300 feet away); Site of Old St. Mary's (about 300 feet away); Saint Mary's Church (about 300 feet away); San Antonio River Walk (about 300 feet away); Twohig House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
 
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The Gen. Robert E. Lee Marker along the San Antonio River image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2024
2. The Gen. Robert E. Lee Marker along the San Antonio River
The view of the Gen. Robert E. Lee Marker from across the San Antonio River image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2024
3. The view of the Gen. Robert E. Lee Marker from across the San Antonio River
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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