Main/Military Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Civil War Centennial 1861 - 1961
Main Plaza
| | February 16, 1861 | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
1. Civil War Centennial 1861 - 1961 Marker
the surrender on Main Plaza by General
David E. Twiggs of all Union troops and
equipment in Texas to the
Volunteers and Rangers commanded by
Major Ben McCulloch.
Erected February 16, 1961
Erected 1961.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military • Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is February 16, 1889.
Location. 29° 25.485′ N, 98° 29.634′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Main/Military Plaza. It is at the intersection of Commerce Street and Main Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Commerce Street. Marker is on the wall at the SE corner of the Municipal Plaza Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 W Commerce Street, 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: T.C. Frost and the Frost Bank (here, next to this marker); Main Plaza - Plaza de las Islas (a few steps from this marker); The Woll Invasion (a few steps from this marker); General David E. Twiggs (a few steps from this marker); The Old Cathedral
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Also see . . .
1. David E. Twiggs. (Submitted on May 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. David E. Twiggs. (Submitted on May 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
2. Civil War Centennial 1861 - 1961 Marker
At far left, on wall next to Frost Texas Historical Marker.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 7, 2024
3. Civil War Centennial 1861 - 1961 Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 7, 2024
4. Civil War Centennial 1861 - 1961 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,600 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.
