La Villita in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Articles of Capitulation
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 2, 2015
1. Articles of Capitulation Marker
General Cos
signed articles capitulating
to the Texans who under
Milam and Johnson
took San Antonio Dec. 9, 1835.
Erected 1917 by Texas Historic Landmarks Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is December 9, 1856.
Location. 29° 25.312′ N, 98° 29.329′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in La Villita. It is at the intersection of Villita Street and King Philip Alley, on the right when traveling west on Villita Street. 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: Original Site of St. Philip's College (a few steps from this marker); Losana House (a few steps from this marker); Bowen-Kirchner House (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Church of La Villita (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Philip's College (within shouting distance of this marker); Florian House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dashiell House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 23, 2023
2. Articles of Capitulation Marker
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 2, 2015
3. Articles of Capitulation Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, April 7, 2024
4. Articles of Capitulation Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,005 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 4, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on July 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on May 4, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 4. submitted on July 13, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.
