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

John Twohig Lived on These Grounds

Photographed by R. C.

1. John Twohig Lived on These Grounds Marker

Inscription. Here he entertained Robert E. Lee and other famous men. He was known for his Christianity, hospitality, and charity to the poor and orphans. He blew up his store to keep the powder and shot from the enemy during Vasquez's Raid March 1842. He was captured by Woll September 1842, escaped with other Texas prisoners July 2, 1843, by digging through the walls of the castle of Perote, Mexico.

Erected by De Zavala Chapter - Daughters of the Heroes of Texas.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1842.

Location. 29° 25.51′ N, 98° 29.531′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of San Antonio River Walk and East Commerce Street on San Antonio River Walk. Located on the River Walk next to the East Commerce Street crossing. 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: Twin Cypress Mexican Sniper Tree (here, next to this marker); San Antonio River Walk (here, next to this marker); San Antonio's River Walk and Flood Control System (a few steps from this marker); The First Protestant Church Service in San Antonio

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Twohig House (within shouting distance of this marker); Perote Prisoners (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Robert E. Lee (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Main Plaza - Plaza de las Islas (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Photographed by R. C.

2. John Twohig Lived on These Grounds Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,603 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.