East Side in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
In this Vicinity the Battle of Rosillo
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 17, 2026
1. In this Vicinity the Battle of Rosillo Marker
In this vicinity the Battle of Rosillo was fought on March 28, 1813. Here the "Republican Army of the North" composed of Anglo-Americans, Mexicans and Indians defeated, with heavy loss of life, Spanish Royalists troops commanded by Manuel de Salcedo, Governor of Texas. The prisoners of war were brutally murdered shortly afterwards by order of Colonel Bernardo Gutierrez.
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 329.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1813.
Location. 29° 21.434′ N, 98° 24.581′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in the East Side. It is on Southeast Military Drive 0.1 miles west of Republic Pkwy. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4226 SE Military Dr, San Antonio TX 78222, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Edward H. White II Memorial Hangar, Brooks Air Force Base (approx. 2.3 miles away); Brooks Air Force Base Hangar 9 (approx. 2.3 miles away); Brooks Field Hangar 9 (approx. 2.3 miles away); In Memory of their Fallen Classmates
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 17, 2026
2. In this Vicinity the Battle of Rosillo Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
