Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Alamo
A Story Bigger Than Texas
— (Long Barrack) —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
1. The Alamo Marker
This is the Long Barrack, the oldest building in San Antonio. It was built in 1724 as a convento or residence for priests and was originally part of the Mission San Antonio de Valero, now known as the Alamo. Since then it has been used as a Spanish army barrack and hospital, a fortress, a United States Army quartermaster depot, a general store, and, since 1905, a shrine and museum maintained by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. The Long Barrack and the church next door are the only remaining buildings of the Alamo.
Even though the Alamo has a special place in Texas history, these two buildings embody a story whose roots reach into Spain, France, and Mexico and out across the American Southwest, and whose consequences have helped to shape today's world. It is a story that is much bigger than Texas.
Erected by Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Forts and Castles • Military • Native Americans • Notable Buildings • Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1724.
Location. 29° 25.564′ N, 98° 29.184′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish Mission and Military Post (here, next to this marker); Mission Mill (and Millstone) (here, next to this marker); In Honor of the Women and Children of the Alamo (here, next to this marker); Clara Driscoll (a few steps from this marker); The Alamo 1836 (a few steps from this marker); The Alamo 1836-1846 (a few steps from this marker); Ruins of the Habitations of the Friars and Indians (a few steps from this marker); Mission San Antonio de Valero 1793-1835 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Also see . . . San Antonio Mission Communities. (Submitted on May 16, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
2. The Alamo Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
3. The Alamo Marker
Within Long Barrack covered walkway.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
4. Long Barrack Diagram on Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010
5. The Alamo Mission Diagram on Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 6, 1998
6. The Alamo Marker-located on the grounds of the Mission
The Alamo-San Antonio de Valero Mission Fortress Shrine
Cradle of Texas Liberty
Cradle of Texas Liberty
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 3,218 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 16, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on July 3, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland.
