Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

San Antonio Section - National Council of Jewish Women

Photographed by R. C.

1. San Antonio Section - National Council of Jewish Women Marker

Inscription. On May 13, 1907, the San Antonio Section of the National Council of Jewish Women was organized in the Menger Hotel. Anna Hertzberg was elected president by the 15 charter members. The council immediately became active in the development of social services in the city, establishing a night school to provide English instruction to adult immigrants and organizing projects to address such concerns as literacy and public health. In the 1930s, members established a neonatal and well baby clinic. They set up a day care center for working mothers in support of the 1940s war effort and developed the Lighthouse for the Blind during that time, as well. The council continues its work, assessing the needs of the community and creating or assisting agencies to assume council-initiated projects as self-sustaining interests.

Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12360.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1781.

Location. 29° 25.492′ N, 98° 29.189′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. It is on East Crockett Street just east of Alamo Plaza. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 Alamo Plaza, 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: Menger Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Barbed Wire Demonstration (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Menger Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Menger Bar (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alamo in 1836 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Menger Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Teddy Roosevelt, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Photographed by R. C.

2. San Antonio Section - National Council of Jewish Women Marker

Marker is out of view to the left of the hotel.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 7, 2024

3. San Antonio Section - National Council of Jewish Women Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 7, 2024

4. San Antonio Section - National Council of Jewish Women Marker

Marker is the leftmost of the two markers along the wall

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,357 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on July 11, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.