Rockport in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Letter from the Alamo
Photographed by Dave W, November 9, 2025
1. Letter from the Alamo Marker
Commandancy of the Alamo -
Bexar, Feby. 24th, 1836 -
To the people of Texas & all Americans in the world --
Fellow citizens and compatriots
I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans and Santa Anna - I have sustained a continual bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man - The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken - I have answered the demand with cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls - I shall never surrender or retreat then, I call on you in the name of liberty, of patriotism & everthing dear to the American character to come to our aid, with all dispatch - The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days.
If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to own honor & that of his country - Victory or Death
William Barrett Travis
Lt. Col. Comdt.
P.S. The Lord is on our side - when the enemy appeared in sight we had not three bushels of corn - we have since found in deserted houses 80 or 90 bushels & got into the walls 20 or 30 head of beeves-
Travis
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is February 24, 1836.
Location. 28° 1.546′ N, 97° 3.139′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. It is on North Live Oak Street north of E Concho Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 N Live Oak St, Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the American Gulf Coast. 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: The Old Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Aransas County (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peters Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); L.M. and Clara Bracht House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Richard Henry Wood House (about 500 feet away); Bracht House (about 500 feet away); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (about 600 feet away); Rockports Seafood Industry (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockport.
More about this marker. The goal of the Alamo Letter Society is to create duplicates of the original bronze plaque at the Alamo, and then gift a duplicate to each of the 254 county courthouses in the state of Texas. Each plaque will serve as an enduring symbol to
Photographed by Dave W, November 9, 2025
2. Letter from the Alamo Marker
Marker is in lower right in front of the trees.
Also see . . .
1. Travis Letter.
On February 24, 1836, with the garrison surrounded and the Texan Army at the Alamo outnumbered, one of the most famous letters in American history was written by William B. Travis.(Submitted on November 10, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
2. Alamo Letter Society. (Submitted on January 15, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 304 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
