Main/Military Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
San Antonio de Padua
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
1. San Antonio de Padua Marker
for whom the city
of San Antonio is named
Presented to the city by
Order of the Alhambra
August 14, 1955
Erected 1955 by Order of the Alhambra.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 29° 25.456′ N, 98° 29.635′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Main/Military Plaza. Marker is at the intersection of Dolorosa and Main Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Dolorosa. Monument is on the Main Plaza, immediately east of the San Fernando Cathedral Visitor Center. 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. Reaffirming the Miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe (a few steps from this marker); Remains of the Alamo Heroes (a few steps from this marker); San Fernando Cathedral 200th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); San Fernando Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Bexar County Commissioners Court (within shouting distance of this marker);
this page online
Also see . . . Saint Anthony of Padua. (Submitted on May 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
2. San Antonio de Padua Marker and Statue
Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2021
3. The view of the San Antonio de Padua Statue and Marker by the intersection
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
4. San Antonio de Padua Statue
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
5. San Fernando Cathedral
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2010
6. View of Main Plaza from near San Antonio de Padua Monument
Looking northeast.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,371 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
