Main/Military Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
200th Anniversary of San Antonio Municipal Government
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
1. 200th Anniversary of San Antonio Municipal Government Marker
Two Hundredth Anniversary
of the Founding
of the Municipal Government
of San Antonio,
1731
Dedicated, March 9, 1931, A.D.
Erected in honor of the original
sixteen Canary Island families.
Erected 1931 by Committee of One Hundred of the Bi-Centennial of San Antonio.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1742.
Location. 29° 25.433′ N, 98° 29.62′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Main/Military Plaza. It is at the intersection of Dolorosa and Main Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Dolorosa. 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: Lasting Peace with the Apache Nation (here, next to this marker); Sell the Courthouse (here, next to this marker); The Canary Islanders (a few steps from this marker); "Save the Plaza" (a few steps from this marker); American Legion Memorial Highway (a few steps from this marker); The West Bank (a few steps from
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
2. Canary Island Families Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
3. 200th Anniversary of San Antonio Municipal Government Marker
On the north grounds of the county courthouse.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
4. 200th Anniversary of San Antonio Municipal Government Marker
On north grounds of county courthouse (seen in background).
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 7, 2024
5. 200th Anniversary of San Antonio Municipal Government Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 7, 2024
6. 200th Anniversary of San Antonio Municipal Government Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,255 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 28, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on July 13, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.
