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

Naming of San Antonio

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 2, 2015

1. Naming of San Antonio Marker

Inscription. This marker commemorates the 275th anniversary of the naming of the site that became the city of San Antonio.

On the feast of St. Anthony of Padua, June 13, 1691, Padre Damian Massanet, Franciscan missionary and Governor Don Domingo Teran, leaders of a Spanish expedition to east Texas, encamped on the banks of this river, and here Padre Massenant celebrated the 1st Mass — Subsequently the city of San Antonio was established here in 1718.

Erected 1966 by Bejar Caravan No. 56 Order of the Alhambra.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1856.

Location. 29° 25.338′ N, 98° 29.324′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Villita Street and King Philip Alley, on the right when traveling west. Located on the Riverwalk north of Villita Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 418 Villita Street, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Villita And The River (within shouting distance of this marker); Articles of Capitulation (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dashiell House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Losana House (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Site of St. Philip's College (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Church of La Villita (within shouting distance of this marker); The Acequias of San Antonio (within shouting distance of this marker); Bowen-Kirchner House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 2, 2015

2. Naming of San Antonio Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.