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

The Acequias of San Antonio

An American Water Landmark

— Significant in the History of Public Water Supply —

The Acequias of San Antonio Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010

1. The Acequias of San Antonio Marker

Inscription.
San Antonio's original water system, started in 1718, consisted of eight acequias or canals taking water from the San Antonio River and San Pedro Crek. These acequias extended 15 miles from the headwaters of the San Antonio River to the five Spanish missions including the Alamo. Segments of the original system are still operational.

Erected by American Water Works Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Landmarks • Man-Made Features • Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1718.

Location. 29° 25.344′ N, 98° 29.286′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the top of the steps leading to the River Walk near the Rio San Antonio Cruises (river boat) ticket office, about 250 feet SW of the intersection of Market and Losoya Streets, and about 100 feet NE of the River Walk's Arneson Theater (outdoor amphitheater). 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. Naming of San Antonio (within shouting distance of this marker); Gray-Guilbeau House (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Bombach House and Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dashiell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Goodnight (within shouting distance of this marker); La Villita (within shouting distance of this marker); La Villita And The River (within shouting distance of this marker); Quanah Parker (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . . Acequias Along the San Antonio River. (Submitted on May 15, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010

2. The Acequias of San Antonio Marker

View from The Acequias of San Antonio Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010

3. View from The Acequias of San Antonio Marker

Looking SE toward the River Walk.

Near The Acequias of San Antonio Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 29, 2010

4. Near The Acequias of San Antonio Marker

Sign for the River Walk boat tour.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,226 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 15, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.