Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mitchell
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2026
1. Mitchell Marker
William Mitchell (1879–1936), probably the most controversial military figure of the twentieth century, occupied these quarters in 1925 immediately before his sensational court-martial. Brigadier General “Billy” Mitchell, champion of air power, strategic bombing, and a unified air defense, was convicted, vindicated by history and finally awarded a posthumous special gold medal by Congress. He risked his life in war and his reputation in peace in defense of his country.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 29° 26.698′ N, 98° 27.856′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Fort Sam Houston. It is on Staff Post Road west of Liscum Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2061 Staff Post Road, Jbsa Ft Sam Houston TX 78234, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Travis House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); UH-1B Utility Helicopter (about 400 feet away); Operation Encore: The Monte della Torraccia–Monte Castello Line (about 500 feet away); M-5 Antitank Gun 3″ Towed (about 600 feet away); The Quadrangle and the Staff Post (about 600 feet away); M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier (about 600 feet away); M-48 Medium Tank 90mm "Patton" (about 600 feet away); Cannon and the Tower (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Other markers no longer nearby. M-1905 Field Gun (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); Ft. Sam Houston Quadrangle and Staff Post (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. Fort Sam Houston is an active military installation. Appropriate identification is required for access.
Also see . . . Billy Mitchell.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2026
2. Mitchell House and Marker
William Lendrum Mitchell (December 29, 1879 – February 19, 1936) was a United States Army officer who had a major role in the creation of the United States Air Force.(Submitted on August 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Mitchell served in France during World War I and, by the conflict's end, commanded all American air combat units in that country. After the war, he was appointed deputy director of the Air Service and began advocating for increased investment in air power, believing that this would prove vital in future wars. He argued particularly for the ability of bombers to sink battleships and organized a series of bombing runs against stationary ships designed to test the idea.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2026
3. Mitchell Marker
The view of the marker along Staff Post Road.
Public Domain via U.S. Air Force and Wikipedia Commons, circa 1920s
4. Billy Mitchell
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
