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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Bexar County, Texas

 
Clickable Map of Bexar County, Texas and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Bexar County, TX (626) Atascosa County, TX (48) Bandera County, TX (52) Comal County, TX (111) Guadalupe County, TX (86) Kendall County, TX (89) Medina County, TX (84) Wilson County, TX (56)  BexarCounty(626) Bexar County (626)  AtascosaCounty(48) Atascosa County (48)  BanderaCounty(52) Bandera County (52)  ComalCounty(111) Comal County (111)  GuadalupeCounty(86) Guadalupe County (86)  KendallCounty(89) Kendall County (89)  MedinaCounty(84) Medina County (84)  WilsonCounty(56) Wilson County (56)
San Antonio is the county seat for Bexar County
Adjacent to Bexar County, Texas
      Atascosa County (48)  
      Bandera County (52)  
      Comal County (111)  
      Guadalupe County (86)  
      Kendall County (89)  
      Medina County (84)  
      Wilson County (56)  
 
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1 Texas, Bexar County, Alamo Heights — Patsy P. and Walter Scott Light House300 Argyle Avenue — Built in 1961 —
On Morton Street at Argyle Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Morton Street.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m235202) HM
2 Texas, Bexar County, Atascosa, Medina Valley — 11745 — Site of Idlewild Community
On Sherwood Road at Gross Lane, on the right when traveling east on Sherwood Road.
This farming community was a growing settlement in July of 1867 when a group of Indians on horseback attacked Romanus Gross, age 51, and his 19-year-old son George on land belonging to the elder Gross' son-in-law, Michael Kauffmann. A party of men . . . Map (db m155710) HM
3 Texas, Bexar County, Boldtville — 447 — Boldtville Schoolhouse
Near New Sulphur Springs Road east of Foster Road, on the left when traveling east.
Land for this schoolhouse was given to Bexar County in 1919 by Albert F. Boldt. During that year this two-room building was constructed by local resident Fritz Gembler. From 1919 until 1960 it served as an educational facility for the children of . . . Map (db m205699) HM
4 Texas, Bexar County, Fort Sam Houston, Government Hill — Ft. Sam Houston Quadrangle and Staff Post
On Liscum Road at Staff Post Road, on the right when traveling south on Liscum Road.
The Quadrangle, a scaled-down version of Jeffersonville Depot in Indiana, was begun in 1876 and originally served as a Quartermaster Depot and Headquarters for the Department of Texas. Designed as a fortress-like building with both one and two . . . Map (db m31802) HM
5 Texas, Bexar County, Fort Sam Houston, Government Hill — M-48 Medium Tank 90mm "Patton"
On Staff Post Road at Liscum Road, on the left when traveling east on Staff Post Road.
Introduced in 1953 as part of a "family" of tank designs. The elliptical hull and turret provided greater armor protection while the M-41 90mm gun increased offensive power. Variants of the M-48 series saw service in Europe, the Middle East and . . . Map (db m31804) HM
6 Texas, Bexar County, Fort Sam Houston, Government Hill — M-56 Howitzer 105mm Towed (Yugoslavia)
On Liscum Road at Road 32, on the right when traveling south on Liscum Road.
Based on the German M18/40 Light Field Howitzer used in World War II. This gun was probably sold to Iran, then captured by Iraq in the Iran-Iraq War. It was damaged in a firefight with US forces in February 1991 north of Kuwait City and abandoned. . . . Map (db m31688) HM
7 Texas, Bexar County, Fort Sam Houston, Government Hill — M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier
Introduced in 1953 to provide armor protected mobility to infantry squad operating with tanks. Variants included cargo carrier, ambulance, mortar carrier and reconnaissance vehicle. Weight • 42,000 lb Crew • 12 Made by • Ford Motor Co. . . . Map (db m31810) HM
8 Texas, Bexar County, Fort Sam Houston, Near East Side — M-1905 Field Gun3" Towed on M-1902 Carriage
Near Liscum Road, on the right when traveling south.
Adoption of the 3" field gun in 1902 gave the US Army its first rapid fire, breechloading gun with a hydrospring recoil system capable of indirect fire. The complete gun section included the gun and a caisson with 70 rounds of fixed ammunition. . . . Map (db m31613) HM
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9 Texas, Bexar County, Fort Sam Houston, Near East Side — Tether Wall
On Liscum Road south of Wilson Street, on the left when traveling south.
This brick wall, built circa 1890, replaced the original wood fence which enclosed the corrals, stables and wagon parks for the quartermaster depot in The Quandrangle. The two nearby buildings served as blacksmith and wheelright shops.Map (db m85540) HM
10 Texas, Bexar County, Fort Sam Houston, Near East Side — 16246 — The Pershing Chinese
On Wilson Street at Road S-22, on the right when traveling east on Wilson Street.
In March, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson ordered General John J. Pershing to lead an expedition into Mexico to punish Pancho Villa, the Mexican revolutionary whose troops crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and attacked the town of Columbus, New . . . Map (db m85539) HM
11 Texas, Bexar County, Grey Forest, Northwest Side — 13962 — Scenic Loop Playground
On Scenic Loop Road at Cedar Crest Drive, on the left when traveling north on Scenic Loop Road.
Businessman E.N. Requa developed Scenic Loop Playground on 320 acres north of San Antonio as a rural recreational resort within easy commuting distance from the city. Requa intended the area to be used as a retreat from the stresses of modern life . . . Map (db m163812) HM
12 Texas, Bexar County, Helotes, Far West Side — 14737 — Gugger Homestead
On Old Bandera Road, 0.1 miles south of Floore Road, on the right when traveling north.
Arnold Gugger, son of Swiss-born Helotes Pioneers Anton and Marie Gugger, built this house and store circa 1881. Its site on the east bank of Helotes Creek was ideal for Gugger’s blacksmith shop, general store and saloon, and Arnold and wife . . . Map (db m163155) HM
13 Texas, Bexar County, Helotes, Far West Side — 2432 — Helotes
On Old Bandera Road south of Floore Drive, on the right when traveling north.
According to archeologists, human occupation of the Helotes area dates to about 7000 years before present, when small bands of Nomadic Indians who migrated seasonally in search of food and game camped in this vicinity. Early Texas Pioneer John . . . Map (db m46922) HM
14 Texas, Bexar County, Helotes, Far West Side — 13262 — John T. Floore Country Store
On Old Bandera Road at Floore Road, on the right when traveling north on Old Bandera Road.
In 1945, as the Second World War drew to a close, John T. Floore, manager of San Antonio's Majestic Theatre, purchased land in this vicinity. He created the Floore Subdivision, planning it as a center for the community of Helotes, which had . . . Map (db m163150) HM
15 Texas, Bexar County, Helotes, Far West Side — 17310 — R.L. White Ranch
On Bandera Road (State Highway 16) 0.1 miles west of Helotes Canyon Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Ryall Luther White (1878-1962) was born in Jasper, Texas to John Luther Calvin White and Texanna Priscilla Ryall White. He married his wife, Ethel Gertrude Smyth, in 1907 and began working for his father-in-law as the manager of the Uvalde Rock . . . Map (db m163142) HM
16 Texas, Bexar County, Helotes, Northwest Side — 16488 — Marnoch Homestead
On Scenic Loop Road at Marnoch Road on Scenic Loop Road.
Scottish surgeon Dr. George Frederick Marnoch (1802-1870) purchased more than 1500 acres at this site in the fall of 1858. In January 1859, Marnoch commissioned famed San Antonio architect and builder John M. Fries to construct this house near . . . Map (db m163145) HM
17 Texas, Bexar County, Lackland Air Force Base, Lackland AFB — Aviation Cadets
On Kenly Avenue at Truemper Street, on the right when traveling north on Kenly Avenue.
In Honour of the Aviation Cadets Who Worshipped in Chapel No. 1 Their Heroic Deeds and Noble Sacrifices in Defense of Our Country Serve to Inspire Future GenerationsMap (db m33893) WM
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18 Texas, Bexar County, Lackland Air Force Base, Lackland AFB — C-121 "Constellation"General William V. McBride
The C-121, so designated by the USAF in 1948, was developed from the C-69 military transport that had originated as a commercial transport for TransWorld and Pan American Airlines. The C-69's were assigned to Air Transport Command during the last . . . Map (db m31584) HM
19 Texas, Bexar County, Lackland Air Force Base, Lackland AFB — MTI Monument
Dedicated to the United States Air Force Enlisted Corps represented by the Military Training Instructors who mold the Air Force of today and tomorrow Presented to the Air Force Military Training Center Lackland AFB Texas 16 . . . Map (db m31606) WM
20 Texas, Bexar County, Lackland Air Force Base, Lackland AFB — OCS Class 62-A
On Kenly Avenue at Truemper Street, on the right when traveling south on Kenly Avenue.
Dedicated to those young airmen who became known as Class 62-A U.S.A.F. Officer Candidate School Apr. 3 1961-Sept. 22, 1961 To Our Fallen Comrades Rest Easy, Sleep Well My Brother. Know The Line Was Held, Your . . . Map (db m33830) WM
21 Texas, Bexar County, Lackland Air Force Base, Lackland AFB — One More Roll
On Kenly Avenue at Truemper Street, on the right when traveling north on Kenly Avenue.
We toast our hearty comrades who have fallen from the sky..... And were gently caught on God's own hand to be with him on high..... To dwell among the soaring clouds they knew so well before From Dawn Patrol to Victory Roll at . . . Map (db m33897) WM
22 Texas, Bexar County, Lackland Air Force Base, Lackland AFB — Order of Daedalians / Fighter Aces Association
On Kenly Avenue at Truemper Street, on the right when traveling north on Kenly Avenue.
Order of Daedalians The National Fraternity of Military Pilots Established in 1934 by Army Air Corp pilots who flew in World War I, today the mission of the Order is being perpetuated by pilot officers of all the military services of the . . . Map (db m33898) HM
23 Texas, Bexar County, Lackland Air Force Base, Lackland AFB — USAF Officer Candidate SchoolLackland AFB 1947 to 1963 — Enlisted Stripes to Officer Bars —
On Truemper Street at Kenly Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Truemper Street.
In Memory of Our Departed ClassmatesMap (db m33889) WM
24 Texas, Bexar County, Leon Valley, Far West Side — Leon Valley Meeting Place
On Bandera Road (State Highway 16) at Grissom Road, on the left when traveling north on Bandera Road.
In 1940, Raymond Rimkus established a food and variety store on this site. Being the only store in the area. It became a meeting place for the community. Here the City of Leon Valley was founded in 1952 with Raymond Rimkus becoming the first . . . Map (db m171822) HM
25 Texas, Bexar County, Leon Valley, Northwest Side — 1516 — Evers Family Cemetery
On Forest Pine Street, 0.1 miles north of Evers Road, on the left when traveling north.
Claus (1817-1900) and Johanna (1818-1905) Evers and their children Christian (1847-1915) and Christina (1850-1914) came to Texas from Schleswig-Holstein, Germany in 1855. They moved here in 1874. This cemetery began on their farm in 1877, when a . . . Map (db m171800) HM
26 Texas, Bexar County, Leon Valley, Northwest Side — 14818 — Huebner-Onion Homestead and Stagecoach Stop
On Bandera Road (State Highway 16) 0.1 miles south of Grissom Road, on the right when traveling north.
This site was home to two important area families, as well as a stagecoach stop in the 1800s. Development here began in 1858 when Joseph Huebner and his family who arrived from Austria five years earlier, bought acreage surrounding what is now . . . Map (db m171819) HM
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27 Texas, Bexar County, Randolph Air Force Base, Northeast Side — 567 — Building 100"The Taj Mahal"
On Washington Circle at Northwest Drive, on the right when traveling east on Washington Circle.
In 1928 the San Antonio Airport Company purchased 2300 acres of land near the city and donated it to the United States Army Air Corps for development of a consolidated flight training facility. Called “The West Point of the Air”, Randolph Field . . . Map (db m201912) HM
28 Texas, Bexar County, Randolph Air Force Base, Northeast Side — Cessna T-37 Tweet
On C Street East at Northeast Drive, on the right when traveling west on C Street East.
First jet aircraft of its type with side-by-side seating for instructor and student. Used in pilot instructor training at Randolph 1965- Speed: 380 mph Range: 663 miles Weight: 6,600 lb Service Ceiling: 35,100 ftMap (db m31482) HM
29 Texas, Bexar County, Randolph Air Force Base, Northeast Side — Gas and Electric Sub Station
Site of US Army Air Corps Primary Flying School Gas and Electric Sub Station Construction completed 6 Jun 1931 Dedicated on 27 Dec 1996Map (db m31776) HM
30 Texas, Bexar County, Randolph Air Force Base, Northeast Side — Missing Man Monument
On A Street at Washington Circle, on the left when traveling west on A Street.
Dedicated to Those Americans Lost In Southeast Asia Combat 4 March 1977 Sculptor: Mark PritchettMap (db m31134) WM
31 Texas, Bexar County, Randolph Air Force Base, Northeast Side — Post Chapel
Site of US Army Air Corps Primary Flying School Post Chapel Construction completed 19 Jul 1934 Dedicated on 30 Sep 1993 ——————— Chapel One 50 years dedicated service to the . . . Map (db m31786) HM
32 Texas, Bexar County, Randolph Air Force Base, Northeast Side — Post Exchange
On Northwest Drive at Washington Circle, on the right when traveling south on Northwest Drive.
Site of US Army Air Corps Primary Flying School Post Exchange Construction completed 23 Apr 1931 Dedicated on 30 Sep 1993Map (db m31774) HM
33 Texas, Bexar County, Randolph Air Force Base, Northeast Side — PX Filling Station
Site of US Army Air Corps Primary Flying School PX Filling Station Construction completed 23 Feb 1935 Dedicated on 27 Dec 1996Map (db m31775) HM
34 Texas, Bexar County, Saint Hedwig — 13574 — Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Cemetery
On Farm to Market Road 1346.
In December 1854, Polish settlers began arriving in eastern Bexar County from their homeland in Upper Silesia. The early community of fewer than 20 families was called Martinez. In 1857, residents built a mission log church on the land of Ludwig . . . Map (db m205628) HM
35 Texas, Bexar County, Saint Hedwig — 18845 — Saint Hedwig
On Farm to Market Road 1346 at Adkins Street, on the right when traveling east on Highway 1346.
Located in far eastern Bexar County, Saint Hedwig was settled in 1855 by immigrants from Upper Silesia in Prussian Poland. Without land grants, funding or transportation provided by an empresario, establishing a community proved to be difficult for . . . Map (db m234990) HM
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36 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio — 89 — Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio RoadMarker #89 — El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail —
On Pleasanton Road, 0.4 miles north of Duke Road, on the left when traveling south.
Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road Marked by The Daughters of The American Revolution and The State of Texas A.D. 1918Map (db m223017) HM
37 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio — Wildlife Trail
On Red Oak Road at Tuleta Drive, on the right when traveling south on Red Oak Road.
Native Americans camped near the headwaters of the San Antonio River for thousands of years before Spaniards established a permanent settlement here. The area's abundant water sustained a rich array of vegetation and wildlife and provided a cool . . . Map (db m239136) HM
38 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — 17054 — In Re Ricardo Rodriguez
On East Houston Street at Avenue E, on the left when traveling east on East Houston Street.
In 1896, a court case involving Ricardo Rodríguez brought attention to questions of citizenship and voting rights for Mexican Texans. Although several actions had granted citizenship to large numbers of Tejanos during the 1800s, some sought to . . . Map (db m130096) HM
39 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — 4 Pound Replica Cannons
Near Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street.
These iron 4 pound cannon replicas are based on the measurements of the cannons recovered in 1852 by Samuel Maverick near the northwest corner of the Alamo. Archival research indicates that these cannons were on site but not in use during the Battle . . . Map (db m188609) HM
40 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Acequia (Irrigation Ditch)
Acequia or irrigation ditch, part of the original acequia built to supply farms and the Mission San Antonio del Valero.Map (db m30716) HM
41 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — 86 — Adina de Zavala(November 28, 1861 – March 1, 1955)
Near Alamo Plaza, 0.1 miles south of East Houston Street.
As the granddaughter of Lorenzo de Zavala (1789-1836), first vice-president of the Republic of Texas, young Adina de Zavala was exposed to vivid accounts of Texas' revolutionary and republican past. She became a guiding force in the preservation . . . Map (db m61083) HM
42 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — 96 — Alamo Low Barracks and Main Gateway
On Alamo Plaza, on the right when traveling north.
Mission San Antonio de Valero, established nearby in 1718, was relocated here in 1724. By 1762, the mission plaza was enclosed by thick stone and adobe walls. The 11x14-foot main gateway was located at this site along the south wall. In 1803 . . . Map (db m30713) HM
43 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Alamo Sesquicentennial Monument
Near Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street.
March 6, 1836 - - - - March 6, 1986 Commemorating the sesquicentennial of the Battle of the Alamo by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas "I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of liberty, of patriotism . . . Map (db m232293) WM
44 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — An Archaeological PuzzleArchaeology for Preservation
Near Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street.
At this location an exciting discovery was made. Approximately two feet below the current surface archaeologist recently uncovered a circular stone platform - but what is it? Alamo archaeologist Kristi Nichols explains, "It appears to be . . . Map (db m188522) HM
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45 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — 11742 — Barbed Wire Demonstration
On East Crockett Street just east of Alamo Plaza.
Once called "bobwire" by cowboys, barbed wire was a French invention first patented in the U.S., in 1867, but it did not gain favor with cattlemen until late 1870s. Joseph Glidden of Dekalb, Illinois, received a patent for his barbed wire in 1874, . . . Map (db m30607) HM
46 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Battle of the Alamo
On Alamo Plaza at East Crockett Street, on the right on Alamo Plaza.
By 1835, tensions between those in Mexico who supported republican ideals and the centralist Mexican government had escalated into all-out war. Seeking their independence, Texan revolutionaries won the town of San Antonio de Béxar from . . . Map (db m188616) HM
47 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo
Near Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street.
Spanish soldiers saved this 18th-century cannon from a shipwreck in Matagorda Bay located off the Texas coast in 1817. It was brought to San Antonio where it was later captured by Texian forces during the Battle of Béxar (1835). The following year, . . . Map (db m188593) HM
48 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo
On Alamo Plaza at East Crockett Street on Alamo Plaza.
Typical of the type of cannon purchased by merchants during the 18th century to guard ports and ships, this 4 pounder was cast in Great Britain sometime after 1725. It was used by the Texans during the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. Once Texas won its . . . Map (db m227651) HM
49 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo
On Alamo Plaza at East Crockett Street on Alamo Plaza.
Characteristics of this light cast-iron cannon are similar to ones produced in Sweden for the commercial market in the 18th century. Any distinguishing maker marks have been lost. It likely came to Texas through trade, capture, or purchase. Found . . . Map (db m227658) HM
50 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Cannon From the Battle of the Alamo
On Alamo Plaza at East Crockett Street on Alamo Plaza.
Characteristics of this light cast-iron cannon are similar to French patterns produced for the commercial market during the late 18th century. It likely came to Texas through trade, capture, or purchase. It was found in 1852 by workman digging in a . . . Map (db m227659) HM
51 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Clara DriscollLest We Forget
Title to the Alamo Mission property, acquired through her efforts and her personal fortune, was conveyed by Clara Driscoll to the State of Texas, Sept. 5th 1905: “That the sacred shrine be saved from the encroachments of . . . Map (db m30734) HM
52 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Clara Driscoll, Saviour of the AlamoIn Memoriam
Near Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street.
Whereas: The memory of Clara Driscoll will be immortal in the hearts of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas for the patriotic work which held her great interest, from her girlhood through her life. Whereas: Clara Driscoll is known throughout . . . Map (db m232679) HM
53 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Colonel William B. Travis
Near Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street.
(Born August 1, 1809) sacrificed his life for Texas liberty while defending the north wall of the Alamo in the vicinity of the present day federal building (across Houston) on March 6, 1836.Map (db m188587) HM
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54 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Crockett Hotel
On Bonham at East Crockett Street, on the left when traveling south on Bonham.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m118895) HM
55 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — David Crockett(1786-1836) — Frontiersman, American Humorist, Politician and Alamo Defender —
Near Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street.
David Crockett was a frontiersman who became a well-known politician and humorist in early 19th Century America. In a period of history that celebrated the rise of the common man, no common man rose higher from such humble beginnings. "Davy" . . . Map (db m188527) HM
56 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Defender of the Alamo
On Alamo Plaza at East Crockett Street on Alamo Plaza.
In 1836, an 18-pounder cannon similar to the one seen here was mounted to defend the Alamo's southwest corner. The 18-pounder played a legendary role in the prelude to the battle. After a brief parlay, the Alamo's commanding officer Lt. . . . Map (db m188611) HM
57 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Digging Back in TimeArchaeology for Preservation
On Alamo Plaza at East Crockett Street on Alamo Plaza.
25 years ago, engineers tried to block rising damp by pushing a special plate made of corrosion-resistant alloy through the Alamo Church's foundations. Today's excavations here will tell preservation architects how well this metal plate, called a . . . Map (db m227628) HM
58 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Emily West Morgan (1815-1891)The "Yellow Rose of Texas"
All great nations have creation myths, the Republic of Texas was no different. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Emily D. West was a free woman of mixed race. In 1835, she signed a one-year contract in New York City agreeing to work as a housekeeper . . . Map (db m232623) HM WM
59 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Father of the River WalkFebruary 8, 1902 — July 22, 1980
On East River Walk Street just north of East Commerce Street.
Robert H. H. Hugman, architect, revered for his role in development of the river walk, 1939-1941, opened his office at river level in this circular space in early 1941. He remarked at the time, "I opened my office at river level. When I did this, . . . Map (db m30606) HM
60 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Founding of the Mission and Origin of Name
Near Alamo Plaza.
The San Antonio de Padua Mission was founded in San Antonio in 1716 by the Franciscan Father, Antonio Olivares, and after merging with the San Francisco Solano Mission in 1718, it was officially founded as the San Antonio de Valero Mission. The . . . Map (db m9228) HM
61 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — 3925 — Founding of the Pan American Round Table
Mrs. Florence Terry Griswold (1875-1941), a native Texan reared along the Mexican border, provided aid to refugees of Mexico's 1910 revolution. On October 16, 1916, she and 21 friends met at the historic Menger Hotel to found the Pan American Round . . . Map (db m30596) HM
62 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — From Republic to Early Statehood1837-1885
Near Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street.
The Treaty of Velasco mandated that all Mexican forces withdraw south of the Rio Grande. Before leaving the Alamo, however, Mexican troops destroyed much of what remained. For many years, the structure stood deserted as the affairs of the new . . . Map (db m188747) HM
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63 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — From Warehouse to Shrine1886-1997
Near Alamo Plaza near East Houston Street.
As the twentieth century approached, the historic Alamo Shrine was surrounded by commercial property, and original parts of the mission were in danger of being lost forever. Adina De Zavala, granddaughter of the first vice president of the Republic . . . Map (db m188760) HM
64 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Gonzales Men at the Alamo
Erected in grateful recognition of the supreme act of heroism of the thirty two men from Gonzales who gave their lives in the Alamo in response to the appeal of Travis. Erected March 1, 1936Map (db m30777) HM
65 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Hendrick Arnold (1804-1849)Guide and Spy of the Texas Revolution
On Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street on Alamo Plaza.
Hendrick Arnold, a free man of mixed race, emigrated from Mississippi in 1826, settling with his parents in Austin's Colony on the Brazos River. He played a key role in the Texas Revolution as a guide and spy for the Texian Army. By 1835, . . . Map (db m232678) HM WM
66 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Heroes of the Alamo
Near East Houston Street at 3rd Street.
This oak tree planted in the spring of 1965 in memory of the Heroes of the Alamo. Presented by the First Officers' Training Camp Association of Texas, Leon Springs, Texas, May 8...August 15, 1917. Roster of First Campers filed in Alamo Library.Map (db m30599) HM
67 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — In Honor of the Women and Children of the AlamoFebruary 23 - March 6, 1836
On Alamo Plaza at East Commerce Street on Alamo Plaza.
Survivors Juana Navarro Perez Alsbury and son Alejo Perez, Jr. Bettie Dolores Cervantes Susanna Dickinson (Wife of Almeron Dickinson who died in the Alamo) and daughter Angelina Dickinson Ana Salazar Castro Esparza (Wife of Gregorio Esparza . . . Map (db m227737) WM
68 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — James Bowie(1796-1836) — Frontiersman, Entrepreneur, Soldier and Alamo Defender —
Near Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street.
James Bowie represented the fluid nature of the frontier, born in Kentucky but living in Missouri and Louisiana before finally settling in Texas. Along the way, he gained a reputation as a deadly duelist with a knife. Bowie traveled to Texas . . . Map (db m188534) HM
69 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Japanese Monument to The Heroes of the Alamo
To the Memory of The Heroes of the Alamo [Poem in Chinese follows] Japanese Monument The story of the Alamo reaches far beyond the borders of Texas. More than 2.6 million visitors from around the world came to the Alamo in 1996. The . . . Map (db m30779) HM
70 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — John William Smith, 'El Colorado'(1792-1845) — Alamo Courier, Scout, Mayor of San Antonio and Senator —
On Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street on Alamo Plaza.
Virginia-born John William Smith gained fame for the role he played in early Texas history. Smith, nicknamed "El Colorado" for his red hair, arrived in Texas in 1827 and settled in San Antonio de Béxar. He became fluent in Spanish, moving easily . . . Map (db m188529) HM
71 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Juan Nepomuceno Seguín(1806-1890) — Statesman, Scout, Courier and Mayor of San Antonio —
Near Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street.
Born to a prominent San Antonio family, Juan Nepomuceno Seguín led a life of service to his community. He was both a solider and politician, becoming Mayor of San Antonio in 1841. During the Texas Revolution, Seguín supported independence. He . . . Map (db m188526) HM
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72 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Late 18th Century Cannon
On Alamo Plaza at East Crockett Street on Alamo Plaza.
This cannon is characteristic of ones produced for the commercial market. The letter "B" on the trunnion indicates that this cannon was cast at the Bersham ironwork near Wrexham in north Wales, probably no later than 1800. Although this cannon was . . . Map (db m227647) HM
73 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Letter From The Alamo
Commandancy of the Alamo, Bexar, Feby. 24th, 1836- To the people of Texas & all Americans in the world-- Fellow citizens and compatriots I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans and Santa Anna - I have sustained a . . . Map (db m78329) HM
74 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Live Oak Tree
Near Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street.
In the early 1900s, it was widely thought that mature trees could not be transplanted. Walter Whall, a retired English seaman, proved it could be done and started San Antonio's first tree moving company. With simple tools, he cleared dirt from . . . Map (db m188590) HM
75 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Lt. Col. William Barret Travis
Near Alamo Plaza north of East Crockett Street, on the right when traveling north.
Legend states that in 1836 Lt. Col. William Barret Travis unsheathed his sword and drew a line on this ground before his battle-weary men stating: “Those prepared to give their lives in Freedom’s cause, come over to me!”Map (db m123951) HM
76 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Masonic Heroes of the Alamo
On Alamo Plaza, on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m30821) HM
77 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Menger Bar
On 204 Alamo Plaza.
Exact replica of pub in London's House of Lords. Theodore Roosevelt recruited "Rough Riders" here in 1898. Site of more cattle deals than any other place in Texas and San Antonio's oldest continuously operated saloon.Map (db m30556) HM
78 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Menger HotelLiterary Landmarks Register — Friends of Libraries U.S.A. —
In recognition of its nurturing atmosphere for William Sidney Porter (O. Henry) Theodore Roosevelt Sidney Lanier Oscar Wilde January 14, 2000 ——————— [Marker in the 1859 hotel lobby] . . . Map (db m31844) HM
79 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — 14189 — Menger Hotel
On East Crockett Street just east of Alamo Plaza.
William A. (1827-1871) and Mary Menger, both born in Germany, opened a boarding house and brewery at this site in 1855, when most local businesses were still clustered around Main Plaza and Military Plaza. The popularity of the boarding house led . . . Map (db m92750) HM
80 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — 3334 — Menger HotelMenger Hotel & Motor Inn
Early San Antonio boarding house keeper, Wm. Menger in 1859 opened fine stone hotel, the "new" Menger, beside Alamo Plaza. To host Indians, presidents, poets, actors, generals, singers, public of the world. Served venison, quail, mutton, beef, . . . Map (db m30597) HM
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81 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Mission Mill (and Millstone)
Mills were used to grind grain such as corn or wheat into meal or flour for use as food. The grain was poured into the hopper which funneled it through the eye in the top millstone. Water drove the waterwheel which turned the top millstone. The top . . . Map (db m30749) HM
82 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Mission San Antonio de Valero 1744
On Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street, on the right when traveling north on Alamo Plaza.
First founded 1718 c 1 mile to west, moved to a new site c 600 ft. to south of present site in 1719, a 1724 tornado destroyed the mission. Moved to present site 1724, for 20 years it was a cluster of thatched houses of wood posts. A small pox . . . Map (db m164427) HM
83 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Mission San Antonio de Valero 1785
On Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street, on the right when traveling north on Alamo Plaza.
Apache attacks caused a new stone wall to be built to enclose the Mission. A new unfinished stone church was started to replace the collapsed church of 1744. Mission population: 149 Indians. George Nelson Artist Phil Collins Sponsor 1. . . . Map (db m164428) HM
84 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Mission San Antonio de Valero 1793-1835
On Alamo Plaza south of East Houston Street, on the right when traveling north.
After 72 years of being Mission San Antonio de Valero the site was secularized (closed as a Mission to train nomadic local Indians to become Christian Spanish citizens with farming and craft skills) in 1793. A town called Pueblo de Valero was . . . Map (db m164429) HM
85 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Mission San Antonio de Valero Indian Quarters
On Alamo Plaza, 0.2 miles north of East Commerce Street, on the right when traveling south.
This wall foundation of adobe bricks formed part of the Indian quarters built during the construction of the west wall of Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo) in about 1750. During the Siege of the Alamo, February 23 to March 6, 1836, some of . . . Map (db m164441) HM
86 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Part of the San Antonio de Valero Mission
On Alamo Plaza, on the right when traveling north.
"Blood of heroes hath stained me; let the stones of the Alamo speak that their immolation be not forgotten." This tablet placed by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the fall of the . . . Map (db m164436) HM WM
87 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Pat O'Brien'sEst. 1933
On Alamo Plaza north of East Commerce Street, on the left when traveling north.
During the days of prohibition, Pat O'Brien operated "Club Tipperary," one of the many speakeasies in New Orleans. When prohibition ended Mr. O'Brien moved his now legal establishment, Pat O'Brien's Bar, to its original location in the 800 block of . . . Map (db m243302) HM
88 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Robert H.H. Hugman
Near East Commerce Street at Losoya Street.
"The river is one of nature's greatest gifts to San Antonio and should be appreciated and developed as such." Robert H.H. Hugman Robert Hugman was the designer and architect of the original River Walk. In 1929, he proposed to transform the . . . Map (db m188658) HM
89 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Robert H.H. Hugman
On East Commerce Street at Losoya Street on East Commerce Street.
Beautification of the San Antonio River in the downtown area was a long-time dream of local residents. The river banks were landscaped beginning in 1904, only to be devastated by floods in 1913 and 1921. After a flood retention dam was completed . . . Map (db m227622) HM
90 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Ruins of the Habitations of the Friars and Indians
This is the ruins of the habitations of the friars and Indians; refrectory, kitchen and other regular offices. In the second patio there was a gallery with weaving rooms and rooms for storing materials and utensils. The habitations of the . . . Map (db m30742) HM
91 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — 3262 — Samuel Augustus MaverickSite of Home (1850 to 1870)
On North Alamo Street, on the right when traveling north.
A native of South Carolina; came to San Antonio in 1835; was guide for Ben Mailam and other leaders in first attack on San Antonio by Texas Army, Dec. 1835. As Bexar Delegate, Maverick signed Texas declaration of Independence at . . . Map (db m30608) HM
92 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — San Antonio
Near Losoya Street at East Crockett Street.
San Antonio, Texas, has a rich, but complex history. Part of this history is the number of nations that held sovereignty over the area, beginning with Spain and ending with the United States. Stell's mural includes symbols-buildings and . . . Map (db m188657) HM
93 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — 752 — San Antonio Casino Club Building
The exclusive Casino Club was organized in 1854 by San Antonio Germans. In 1881 the San Antonio Club was established for literary purposes. The institutions merged in 1925 to form San Antonio Casino Club. This building, completed in 1927 with its . . . Map (db m201828) HM
94 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — San Antonio River Indian Springs
On N. Presa St. at Riverwalk Street on N. Presa St..
On this site are the springs used by the inhabitants of the ancient Indian village and later by Mission San Antonio de Valero and its adjoining pueblo.Map (db m30555) HM
95 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — 12360 — San Antonio Section - National Council of Jewish Women
On East Crockett Street just east of Alamo Plaza.
On May 13, 1907, the San Antonio Section of the National Council of Jewish Women was organized in the Menger Hotel. Anna Hertzberg was elected president by the 15 charter members. The council immediately became active in the development of social . . . Map (db m30595) HM
96 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Soldiers of the War of 1812 Who Fought for Texas
This tree dedicated in honor of the soldiers of the War of 1812 who fought for Texas liberty March 16, 1935Map (db m30735) HM
97 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Southwestern Room
On Alamo Plaza south of East Houston Street, on the right when traveling south.
During the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, the largest cannon of the Texan defenders was fired from a platform above this room. Originally built about 1750, in the last expansion period of Mission San Antonio de Valero, the room formed the . . . Map (db m164443) HM
98 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Spanish Mission and Military Post1724 - 1821
When these buildings were built, Texas was part of the Spanish colony of New Spain. The buildings were part of the Mission San Antonio de Valero, established by Franciscan missionaries in order to convert the Native Americans living in the vicinity . . . Map (db m30774) HM
99 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — 5049 — St. Joseph's Church
On East Commerce Street.
St. Joseph's Church was erected by the German speaking Catholics of San Antonio. The corner stone is dated May 8, 1866 and was laid on November 9, 1868. The church was dedicated by the Most Reverend C. M. Dubois in 1876. The first pastor of St. . . . Map (db m30604) HM
100 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Alamo Plaza — Strong FoundationsArchaeology for Preservation
Near Alamo Plaza at East Houston Street.
Conserving the Alamo Church means expert teamwork - and the excavation in front of you is a perfect example. This unit is against the outside of the Alamo Church north wall. Guided by preservation experts, the archaeologists' goal is to expose . . . Map (db m188588) HM

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