Main/Military Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
In Recognition of the Hispanic in Texas
Photographed by Dave W, March 8, 2026
1. In Recognition of the Hispanic in Texas Marker
In recognition of the Hispanic in Texas who through their pride and struggle have kept alive the heartbeat of Mexico, Texas' Motherland, and in so doing, have become an integral part of the culture and character of this proud state.
William P. Clements, Jr. Governor
Erected by State of Texas and The Mexican American Business and Professional Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 29° 25.476′ N, 98° 29.696′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Main/Military Plaza. It is at the intersection of Military Plaza and Dolorosa Street, on the right when traveling south on Military Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Military Plaza, 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: Plaza de Armas (a few steps from this marker); A Request from King Felipe V (a few steps from this marker); Zero Milestone (within shouting distance of this marker); Flood of the Century (within shouting distance of this marker); Barbed Wire (within shouting distance of this marker); Growth of a City (within shouting distance of this marker); Moses Austin (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish Governor's Palace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line).
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Photographed by Dave W, March 8, 2026
2. In Recognition of the Hispanic in Texas Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
