Main/Military Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
San Antonio de Padua
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
1. San Antonio de Padua Marker
for whom the city
of San Antonio is named
Presented to the city by
Order of the Alhambra
August 14, 1955
Erected 1955 by Order of the Alhambra.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 29° 25.456′ N, 98° 29.635′ 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 left when traveling east on Dolorosa. Monument is on the Main Plaza, immediately east of the San Fernando Cathedral Visitor Center. 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: Reaffirming the Miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe (a few steps from this marker); Remains of the Alamo Heroes (a few steps from this marker); San Fernando Cathedral 200th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); San Fernando Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Bexar County Commissioners Court
this page online
Also see . . . Saint Anthony of Padua. (Submitted on May 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
2. San Antonio de Padua Marker and Statue
Photographed by James Hulse, August 9, 2021
3. The view of the San Antonio de Padua Statue and Marker by the intersection
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
4. San Antonio de Padua Statue
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
5. San Fernando Cathedral
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
6. View of Main Plaza from near San Antonio de Padua Monument
Looking northeast.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 7, 2024
7. San Antonio de Padua 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 1,611 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on December 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 7. submitted on July 14, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.
