Near Brackettville in Kinney County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Juan A. Avila 1921-2008
"The Greatest Generation"
Erected 2009 by Fort Clark Springs Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 29° 18.336′ N, 100° 25.057′ W. Marker is near Brackettville, Texas, in Kinney County. Marker is at the intersection of Bowie Street and Avenida Juarez Road, on the left when traveling south on Bowie Street. Marker is on the grounds of the Fort Clark Springs Association in the Fort Clark National Register Historic District and is accessible to the public. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brackettville TX 78832, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Cavalry Barracks (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Clark Guardhouse (about 500 feet away); Fort Clark (about 500 feet away); Fort Clark Historic District (about 600 feet away); Army Service Club (about 600 feet away); Palisado Building Kitchen / Mess Room (approx. 0.2 miles away); Military Roads in Texas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Officers' Club Open Mess (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brackettville.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2012, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. This page has been viewed 912 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on February 12, 2013, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on May 9, 2012, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. 2. submitted on May 11, 2012, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. 3. submitted on May 17, 2023, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. 4, 5. submitted on May 9, 2012, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.