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

This Noble Cottonwood

Photographed by R. C.

1. This Noble Cottonwood Marker

Inscription. This noble cottonwood grew on the bank of an acequia dug by the Franciscan Fathers. That ancient, historic canal flowed on the East side of the Alamo (Mission San Antonio de Velero) and through this patio.

Erected 1931 by De Zavala Chapter - Texas Historical and Landmarks Association, Daughters and Sons of the Heroes and Pioneers Of the Republic of Texas.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Man-Made Features • Notable Places • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 29° 25.5′ N, 98° 29.133′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. It is on Alamo Plaza. Located in the inner courtyard of the Menger Hotel. Touch for map. 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: Crockett Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Teddy Roosevelt, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alamo in 1836 (within shouting distance of this marker); Menger Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Menger Bar (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Founding of the Pan American Round Table (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers of the War of 1812 Who Fought for Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

More about this marker. There used to be numerous cottonwood trees in the courtyard plaza. Sadly, all that remains is this historical marker.

Photographed by R. C.

2. This Noble Cottonwood Marker

The marker is located in the courtyard of the Menger Hotel along a wall that has several other historical markers.

Photographed by R. C., May 4, 2010

3. The Alamo

The canal described on this historical marker would have flown along the right (Eastern) side of the Alamo.

Alamo Acquia image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

4. Alamo Acquia

The acquia described on the cottonwood marker still flows on the Alamo next to the Menger Hotel.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,335 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.