La Villita in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Benito Juarez
1806 - 1872
As one of the creators of modern Mexico, President Juárez led the separation of church and state and the resistance against French imperial designs. He also promoted new economic development.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. 29° 25.309′ N, 98° 29.373′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in La Villita. Marker can be reached from Villita Street east of South Presa Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Caxias House (a few steps from this marker); Juarez Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Hessler House (within shouting distance of this marker); San Martin House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tejada House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Weaving Building And Kiln (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hessler House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bolivar Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
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 573 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on May 5, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.