St. Paul Square in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Southern Pacific Steam Locomotive No. 794
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
1. Steam Locomotive No. 794 Marker
The first ribbons of steel which brought the spark-spewing wood-burning locomotives to San Antonio in 1877, opened a new era of development.
A modern counterpart to the romantic diamond stackers of yesteryear, Southern Pacific Locomotive No. 794, operated into and through San Antonio between 1916 and 1956.
It has been placed on permanent display through the co-operation of the Southern Pacific Railroad, the City of San Antonio, the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of San Antonio.
President, Chamber of Commerce
J. Edwin Kuykendall
Mayor, City of San Antonio
February 22, 1957
Erected 1957 by Southern Pacific Railroad, the City of San Antonio, the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of San Antonio.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1877.
Location. 29° 25.27′ N, 98° 28.686′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in St. Paul Square. Marker is at the intersection of Hoefgen Avenue and E. Commerce Street, on the right when traveling north on Hoefgen Avenue.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Steam Locomotive No. 794 (a few steps from this marker); Southern Pacific Passenger & Freight Station (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cameo Theater (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Spire (about 500 feet away); G.J. Sutton (about 800 feet away); The Ellis Alley Enclave (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Beacon Light Lodge Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Paul United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
2. Steam Locomotive No. 794 Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
3. Steam Locomotive No. 794 Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
4. Steam Locomotive No. 794
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,957 times since then and 137 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
