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

Samuel Augustus Maverick

Site of Home (1850 to 1870)

Photographed by R. C.

1. Samuel Augustus Maverick Marker

Inscription. A native of South Carolina; came to San Antonio in 1835; was guide for Ben Mailam and other leaders in first attack on San Antonio by Texas Army, Dec. 1835. As Bexar Delegate, Maverick signed Texas declaration of Independence at Washington-on-Brazos, 1836.

With Capt. Jack Hays' "Minute Men," he helped make San Antonio safe from Comanche Indian attacks; also joined Hays' expedition which opened California road and claimed Rio Grande as Texas' western boundary.

Twice Mayor of San Antonio; he was prisoner-of-war in Perote, Mex., for 7 months after Gen. Adrian Woll's capture of San Antonio in 1842. Was elected as Bexar representative to 7th Congress of Republic (1842) while still a prisoner at Perote.

Member of committee which accepted surrender of U.S. troops and Forts in Texas without bloodshed in Civil War, 1861. Was Chief Justice of Bexar County During War; served in Texas House, Senate afterwards.

He married Mary Ann Adams of Tuscaloosa, Ala. They became parents of 9 children. His famous practice of letting his cattle run about unbranded gave English language the word "Maverick", meaning an independent person, as well

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as unbranded animal. Texas' Maverick County and town were named in his honor.

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3262.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Texas Independence • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1835.

Location. 29° 25.607′ N, 98° 29.213′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. It is on North Alamo Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 North Alamo Street, 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: Welcome to Historic Houston Street (within shouting distance of this marker);

Photographed by R. C.

2. Samuel Augustus Maverick Marker

Plaque is on the left of the main entrance of the Hotel Indigo building.

In Re Ricardo Rodriguez (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission San Antonio de Valero 1744 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alamo Cenotaph (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission San Antonio de Valero 1785 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gonzales Men at the Alamo (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission San Antonio de Valero 1793-1835 (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel William B. Travis (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,875 times since then and 46 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.