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

Heroes of the Alamo

Photographed by R. C.

1. Heroes of the Alamo Marker

Inscription. This oak tree planted in the spring of 1965 in memory of the Heroes of the Alamo. Presented by the First Officers' Training Camp Association of Texas, Leon Springs, Texas, May 8...August 15, 1917.
Roster of First Campers filed in Alamo Library.

Erected 1965 by First Officers' Training Camp Association of Texas.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1965.

Location. 29° 25.55′ N, 98° 29.117′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. It can be reached from the intersection of East Houston Street and 3rd Street. Marker is in Alamo Plaza, on the grounds of the Alamo. 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: The Alamo in 1836 (within shouting distance of this marker); Acequia (Irrigation Ditch) (within shouting distance of this marker); An Archaeological Puzzle (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Alamo in 1836 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mission Period (within shouting distance of this marker); The Decline of Spanish Rule

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Struggle for Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Birth of the Republic of Texas (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Regarding Heroes of the Alamo. The front of the granite pedestal shows the logo of the First Officers' Training Camp Association of Leon Springs, Texas over the United States and Texas flags. Beneath the flags is the motto, "Brave men shall not die because I faltered."

The Oak Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

2. The Oak Tree

Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 6, 2024

3. Heroes of the Alamo Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 6, 2024

4. Heroes of the Alamo Marker

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 1,669 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 10, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.