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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 (635) 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(635) Bexar County (635)  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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201 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 12649 — Old Military Headquarters
On East Houston Street at North St. Mary's Street, on the right when traveling west on East Houston Street.
In a 2-story stone building, afterwards a hotel, Vance House. Established as administrative offices for U.S. Army during the Mexican War, 1846-1847. At this site on Feb. 16, 1861, Gen. David E. Twiggs surrendered $1,600,000 in Federal . . . Map (db m132554) HM
202 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — Old Mill Crossing
Last known place where horses drank and forded the river. Dedicated to the memory of our fathers.Map (db m30862) HM
203 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 3804 — Old San Antonio National Bank Building
On Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west.
This structure was built to house the San Antonio National Bank, organized by George W. Brackenridge and others in 1866 as the first federally chartered banking institution in the city. Cyrus L.W. Eidlitz, a New York architect, designed the building . . . Map (db m30346) HM
204 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 3819 — Old St. Mary's College(1852 – 1966)
On College Street, on the right when traveling east.
Established in 1852 in frontier San Antonio by 4 members of the Society of Mary: Brothers Andrew Edel, John Baptist Laignoux, Nicholas Koenig, and Xavier Mauclerc - all natives of France. Construction of this building began in fall, 1852, and . . . Map (db m132557) HM
205 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — Padre Damian Massanet's Tableby Rolando Briseno
This sculpture symbolizes the first Mass celebrated in San Antonio on June 13, 1691. The day before, the first Spanish expedition to march across Texas to the Louisiana border reached a stream the Indians called Yanaguana -- “Place of Restful . . . Map (db m30861) HM
206 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — People of San Pedro Creek
On Graham Avenue, 0.1 miles west of South Flores Street.
The Waters of San Pedro Creek nourished Native Americans for thousands of years before a permanent Spanish settlement was established here in the early 1700s. Canary Islanders who arrived in 1731 and Adaesans who came from East Texas in 1772 . . . Map (db m214598) HM
207 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 18597 — Petty House
Near 10th Street at Avenue B.
San Antonio in the late 1800s was a city quickly changing from a frontier town to a metropolis, soon to become the largest city in Texas, a claim it held for three decades. Mary Francis Drake (1848-1915) arrived in San Antonio in 1890 with her two . . . Map (db m179629) HM
208 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — Presa Street Crossing
Near South Presa Street south of West Market Street.
Spanish missionaries, soldiers, and families who settled San Antonio in the 1700s relied on the San Antonio River and irrigation ditches (acequias) to provide water for household and agricultural use. One of the earliest ditches, the Pajalache . . . Map (db m128817) HM
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209 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — Quanah ParkerThe Last Great Comanche War Chief — (circa 1845-1911) —
On West Market Street at South Presa Street, on the left when traveling west on West Market Street.
Quanah was the son of Peta Nocona, a Quahadi chief, and Cynthia Ann Parker, a white woman who had been captured as a child by the Indians. In the Comanches' fierce campaigns to save the plains for the buffalo and the Indian, young Quanah soon became . . . Map (db m227495) HM
210 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — River Communities
Near Lexington Avenue north of Avenue A, on the right when traveling north.
The isolated Spanish outpost established a short distance northwest of here in 1718 was soon relocated to a more protected area between the river and San Pedro Creek in today's center city. The mission and its religious community were placed east of . . . Map (db m119599) HM
211 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 4463 — Saint Mark's Episcopal Church
On East Pecan Street at Jefferson, on the left when traveling east on East Pecan Street.
Established on what was a part of the Alamo lands, Saint Mark's Espicopal Church traces its history to Trinity Church, a mission established in 1850 and disbanded in 1858. Saint Mark's church was organized in 1858 with the Rev. Lucius H. Jones as . . . Map (db m132556) HM
212 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — Saint Mary's ChurchFounded 1852
On North Saint Mary's Street at College Street, on the left when traveling south on North Saint Mary's Street.
St. Mary's Catholic Church founded in 1852 is the second-oldest parish in San Antonio; it opened in 1857 for two different congregations: the Germans and English. It was known as the Church for the English-speaking people of the city. The Spanish, . . . Map (db m238393) HM
213 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 4520 — San Antonio High School
On North Main Avenue at Buffalo Run, on the right when traveling south on North Main Avenue.
The first public secondary school in the city, San Antonio High School opened in September 1879 with one teacher, F.M. Halbedl. Classes were initially held in the Fireman's Hall on Broadway. Following several moves, a school building was . . . Map (db m179564) HM
214 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — San Antonio's River Walk and Flood Control System
National Historic Civil Engineering LandmarkMap (db m30924) HM
215 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 4539 — San Francesco Di Paola Catholic Church
On Piazza Italia at Columbus Street, on the right when traveling west on Piazza Italia.
In 1926, at the request of the city's Italian Catholics, Diocesan officials invited the Rev. Saverio Vecchio to preach a mission. As a result, the congregation of San Francesco Di Paola was organized. Designed by Richard Vander Stratten and built . . . Map (db m179440) HM
216 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 4551 — San Pedro Creek
On Camaron Street at North Santa Rosa Street, on the left when traveling north on Camaron Street.
In 1709 Franciscan Fathers Antonio Olivares and Isidro Espinosa came upon an Indian campsite at the natural springs (1.4 miles north) which form the headwaters of this creek. They named the creek San Pedro and noted the area as a superior site for a . . . Map (db m213476) HM
217 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 1 — San Pedro Creek and the Saga of a City
Near Camaron Street at North Santa Rosa Street.
How did a humble creek at the edge of Nueva España become a crossroads of many nations? The Epic Story Of San Antonio de Béxar begins with these waters. They were a source of sustenance and refreshment for the first peoples here, many . . . Map (db m213480) HM
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218 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 3 — San Pedro Creek: A Crossroads of Cultures
Near Camaron Street at North Santa Rosa Street.
From its earliest encounters between people of all nations, Béxar became a mestizo community, a place where our humanity was transformed. Geological Time Dwarfs human time but, the two are closely intertwined. For millennia San Pedro . . . Map (db m213492) HM
219 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 4612 — Scottish Rite Cathedral
On Avenue E near 4th Street.
Scottish Rite Masonry in San Antonio dates to 1912, when a charter was granted by the sovereign grand inspector general of Texas. The organization grew slowly until World War I, when many soldiers stationed in San Antonio became members. This site . . . Map (db m30609) HM
220 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 3818 — Site of Old St. Mary's
On North St. Mary's Street at College Street, on the left when traveling south on North St. Mary's Street.
After the Texas War for Independence, numerous immigrants, notably from Ireland, Germany, and the Eastern United States, arrived in San Antonio. The need to minister to these non-Hispanic Catholics prompted the Rt. Rev. John M. Odin, first Bishop of . . . Map (db m237177) HM
221 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 4269 — Site of Rincon/Douglass School
On Augusta Street at Convent Street, on the left when traveling north on Augusta Street.
In the aftermath of the Civil War, the resolution of issues associated with education of newly freed slaves influenced the nature of Southern education well into the 20th century. The federal government established the Bureau of Refugees, . . . Map (db m118163) HM
222 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 4269 — Site of Rincon/Douglass School
On North St Mary's Street at Convent Street, on the right when traveling south on North St Mary's Street. Reported permanently removed.
Following the Civil War and the Emancipation of American slaves, the Federal Government established the Freedman's Bureau to oversee programs aimed at educating and assisting blacks with their newly-granted citizenship. One of the most visible of . . . Map (db m118166) HM
223 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 12345 — Site of the Home of Dr. Ferdinand Ludwig Herff
Near Navarro Street west of North Presa Street when traveling east.
Ferdinand Ludwig Von Herff (1820-1912) was the son of Christian and Eleanora (Von Meusebach) Herff, prominent citizens of Darmstadt, Germany. The younger Von Herff studied in Giessen, Bonn and Berlin, graduating with a medical degree in 1843. He . . . Map (db m30554) HM
224 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 13322 — Site of the Old Adobe1846-1868
On East Commerce Street at Navarro Street, on the right when traveling west on East Commerce Street.
First Presbyterian Church in San Antonio. Built by Rev. John McCollough (1805-1870). Used by all Protestant faiths. Plastered rock construction.Map (db m61238) HM
225 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — South Texas BuildingEstablished 1919 - Renovated 1982
On Houston Street at Navarro Street, on the right when traveling west on Houston Street.
Records for this site date back to February 25, 1793, when the Spanish government granted the land to settler Matias del Rio. He planted six pecks of corn. The land was good, and his harvests are reported to have been excellent. In 1919, this . . . Map (db m225228) HM
226 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — St. Anthony de Padua
Near East Commerce Street, 0.1 miles east of South Alamo Street, on the left when traveling west.
San Antonio is named for the Catholic saint, Anthony (San Antonio) of Padua. Born in Portugal in 1195, he joined the Franciscan order and became a celebrated teacher of scripture. Anthony was declared a saint in 1232, less than a year after his . . . Map (db m119600) HM
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227 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — St. Mary's Institute
Near San Antonio River Walk, 0.1 miles east of North St. Mary's Street when traveling east.
Many immigrants from both the United States and Europe were attracted to the Republic of Texas after it became independent from Mexico in 1836. Among the new Texans were missionaries of various faiths, including the French Catholic priest Jean . . . Map (db m118178) HM
228 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 5085 — Staacke Brothers Building
On East Commerce Street east of Navarro Street.
Designed by prominent Texas Architect James Riely Gordon (1864-1937), this structure was built in 1894 to house the successful carriage business of German immigrant August Frederick Staacke (d.1909). An excellent example of the architecture of a . . . Map (db m61239) HM
229 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 5116 — Stevens Building
On East Commerce Street at North Presa Street on East Commerce Street.
One of the finest remaining structures in San Antonio's late 19th-century commercial district, this building was designed in the Richardsonian Romanesque style by James Riely Gordon (1864-1937) and was completed in 1891. Over the years the first . . . Map (db m30593) HM
230 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — The Acequias of San AntonioAn American Water Landmark — Significant in the History of Public Water Supply —
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 . . . Map (db m30711) HM
231 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 16 — The Barrio del Norte
On Camaron Street, 0.1 miles north of West Houston Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Community Grew Slowly in the years after its founding in 1718. In the earliest years of this community of New Spain, military and civilian residents intermingled, and there was no organized civilian settlement. By royal decree, municipal . . . Map (db m225449) HM
232 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — The Beversdorff House
On North Alamo Street at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on North Alamo Street.
This house, one of the few remaining indigenous limestone houses in the area of San Antonio formerly known as Irish Flats, was built by Heinrich Beversdorff, a Prussian immigrant. It was probably finished sometime in 1854 and served as a . . . Map (db m235114) HM
233 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — The First Church's ChickenⓇ111 S. Alamo Street — History Here —
On South Alamo Street at West Market Street, on the left when traveling north on South Alamo Street.
Founded by George W. Church the first Church's Fried Chicken-To-Go opened in April 1952. The walk-up stand was located one block south of the Alamo and initially sold two pieces of chicken and a roll for 49 cents. The stand's large windows allowed . . . Map (db m227342) HM
234 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — The Flannery House
On North Alamo Street north of 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north.
Erected in 1899 by Thomas Flannery, the front portion of this building was originally used as a tourist boarding house. It was sold to the Catholic Women's Association in 1936. The rear half of the structure was added in 1940, and the building . . . Map (db m235112) HM
235 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — The Hertzberg Clock
On North Saint Mary's Street at East Houston Street, on the left when traveling south on North Saint Mary's Street.
Has been the "Official" timepiece for generations of San Antonians since it was installed in front of Eli Hertzberg Jewelry Company on Commerce Street in 1878. Cast in iron by E. Howard Company of Boston and operating through a system of . . . Map (db m239137) HM
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236 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — The Hugman Dam
Near Lexington Avenue north of Avenue A, on the right when traveling north.
Beautification of the San Antonio River was a long-time dream of local residents who urged city officials to improve the river through the downtown area. These efforts were just beginning when devastating floods caused widespread damage in 1913 . . . Map (db m119898) HM
237 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 7 — The Living Worlds of San Pedro Creek
On Camaron Street, 0.1 miles north of West Martin Street, on the left when traveling north.
Suddenly, in the midst of an arid landscape of dire challenges, here was an unexpected oasis - brimming with life. The First Spanish Explorers to arrive in the environs of San Pedro Creek and the nearby San Antonio River attested to a . . . Map (db m225326) HM
238 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 13368 — The Madison Square Presbyterian Church
On Camden Street at Lexington Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Camden Street.
On Dec. 1, 1881, the Rev. William Buchanan came to San Antonio as a missionary of the Presbyterian Church of the United States. With support from the military community and other persons of northern background, he began to hold services, at first . . . Map (db m179584) HM
239 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 3911 — The Pajalache Acequia (Ditch)
On North Presa Street, 0.1 miles south of West Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
Constructed early in the 18th century by the Pajalache Indians as a part of their irrigation system, began here in La Villita and ended at Mission Concepción. The Padres and the Indians travelled in canoes between these places, as the acequia was . . . Map (db m237181) HM
240 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — The River in the 1800's
Near Lexington Avenue north of Avenue A, on the right when traveling north.
San Antonio grew from a small Spanish colonial town to a bustling American city between 1800 and 1900. Years of fighting for independence - first from Spain and then from Mexico - left San Antonio in ruins. Rebuilding began during the Republic . . . Map (db m119619) HM
241 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — The River in the 1900s
Near Lexington Avenue north of Avenue A, on the right when traveling north.
The San Antonio River became a muddy, trash filled eyesore in the early 1900s. Alarmed city leaders rallied to save the beloved waterway by clearing away mud and debris, planting grass, and pumping water into the empty channel. Civic organizations, . . . Map (db m119598) HM
242 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — The San Antonio River
Near Lexington Avenue north of Avenue A, on the right when traveling north.
The San Antonio River begins four miles north of here, fed by springs that rise from the Edwards Aquifer deep below the Texas Hill Country. The river is also fed by tributaries along its winding, southeasterly course to join the Guadalupe River . . . Map (db m119617) HM
243 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 6 — The Taming of San Pedro Creek
On Camaron Street, 0.1 miles north of West Martin Street, on the left when traveling north.
The original blessing of San Antonio-its abundant waters- would eventually have to be controlled to allow the city to grow and flourish. The Pristine and Lush natural setting of the primordial creek, with its riparian abundance of flora . . . Map (db m225295) HM
244 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 5461 — The Thiele Cottage
On 6th Street north of Avenue E, on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1890 for San Antonio business and civic leader August Thiele, Jr., this high Victorian raised cottage was designed by noted architect James Riely Gordon. Of particular importance is the structure's outstanding and unusual porch with its . . . Map (db m235146) HM
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245 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — The Torch of FriendshipA Gift from the People and Friends of Mexico
On Alamo Street at Commerce Street, on the right when traveling north on Alamo Street.
Symbol that stands for the unity and friendship that exists between Mexico, the United States and Canada When designing the sculpture, I thought of creating a symbol of light and I came up with the idea of a torch that stands tall to evoke . . . Map (db m31848) HM
246 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 17893 — Toltec Apartments
On Auditorium Circle north of Jefferson, on the right when traveling north.
Designed by Ernest P. Behles and built by the Gordon-Jones construction company, the three-story concrete and masonry Toltec apartment house was constructed in 1913 for Dr. Augustus Maverick, who was tragically murdered before its completion. The . . . Map (db m235163) HM
247 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 5553 — Travis Park United Methodist Church("The Methodist Church", 1846; Paine Church, 1852-83) — United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 92 —
On Navarro Street at East Travis Street, on the left when traveling north on Navarro Street.
Founded by the Rev. John Wesley DeVilbiss (1818-83), missionary to Republic of Texas, who in 1844 preached first Protestant sermon ever heard in San Antonio and in June 1846 organized his congregation in the courthouse. Villagers called him "the . . . Map (db m132555) HM
248 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — Travis Street Crossing
Near East Travis Street west of North Saint Mary's Street, on the right when traveling east.
County leaders purchased land on the west bank of the San Antonio River in 1859, intending to build a new courthouse and jail. Their plans changed and the property was sold in 1866 to a miller, Jacob Laux, who dammed the river and built a . . . Map (db m119162) HM
249 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — Twin Cypress Mexican Sniper Tree
On River Walk at W. Crockett Street on River Walk.
An old legend describes this twin cypress as a lookout of a Mexican sniper who picked off the Texans as they came to the river for water.Map (db m119152) HM
250 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — Twohig House
Near North St. Mary's Street, 0.1 miles north of West Crocket Street, on the right when traveling south.
Irish immigrant John Twohig built his house here on the San Antonio River in the late 1840s. A suspended footbridge connected the house with his business on the opposite side of the river. Twohig became known as the “breadline . . . Map (db m119550) HM
251 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — Ursuline Academy/Augusta Street Bridge
Near Augusta Street north of Convent Street.
San Antonians had few places to educate their children before 1851 when Catholic Bishop Jean Marie Odin recruited members of the Order of St. Ursula to start a school for girls on the river at the northern edge of town. The school grew quickly, . . . Map (db m118168) HM
252 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 14565 — W.B. Teagarden House
On Dwyer Avenue at Old Guilbeau Street, on the right when traveling north on Dwyer Avenue.
This residence was built in 1903 for the William Joske family. The most prominent subsequent owner was William Baker Teagarden (1854-1933). He was an attorney, judge and representative of the Southern Pacific Railroad for many years. The two-story . . . Map (db m235038) HM
253 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 4 — Welcome to Historic Houston Street
On East Houston Street at Navarro Street, on the right when traveling east on East Houston Street.
Originally the unpaved El Paseo or Paseo Hondo, Houston Street had developed into San Antonio's premier retail and theater district by the early 20th century. Many spectacular commercial buildings from this era have been preserved. Follow the . . . Map (db m227696) HM
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254 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 5 — Welcome to Historic Houston Street
On East Houston Street at North St. Mary's Street, on the right when traveling west on East Houston Street.
Originally the unpaved El Paseo or Paseo Hondo, Houston Street had developed into San Antonio's premier retail and theater district by the early 20th century. Many spectacular commercial buildings from this era have been preserved. Follow the . . . Map (db m227704) HM
255 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Downtown — 5887 — Wolfson House
On Broadway south of McCullough Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Fine example of late Victorian architecture. Built 1888-1889 as residence by a leading post-Civil War San Antonio merchant, Saul Wolfson (1830-1923). Constructed of brick with quoined stone corners, ornate carved stone pediments. Lavish interiors . . . Map (db m235151) HM
256 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, East Side — 11748 — Saint Philip's College
On Wyoming Street at South Mittman Street, on the right when traveling east on Wyoming Street.
St. Philip's Industrial School, founded March 1, 1898, was born of strong support from the RT. Rev. James Steptoe Johnston, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, and the parishioners of St. Philip's Church. The church congregation, seeking . . . Map (db m213466) HM
257 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, East Side — 4628 — Second Baptist Church of San Antonio
On East Commerce Street at Gay Blvd, on the right when traveling east on East Commerce Street.
This congregation was organized in 1879 by the Rev. Charles Augustis and 11 other ex-slaves who, although "Freed", felt the linkage of slavery and were moved to establish a fellowship in which they could feel wanted as equal participants. Known as . . . Map (db m213468) HM
258 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, East Side — 245 — Site of the Camp of Stephen F. AustinOctober 20-26, 1835
On Rigsby Avenue, 0.2 miles west of Shrader Street, on the right when traveling east.
While assembling troops preparatory to the attack on the Mexican garrison at San Antonio • • After his appointment on November 12 as commissioner to the United States, the Texans, under Colonels Ben Milam and Frank W. Johnson stormed and . . . Map (db m207943) HM
259 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — A National Cemetery System
Near Paso Hondo, 0.2 miles west of North Palmetto Street, on the right when traveling east.
Civil War Dead An estimated 700,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War between April 1861 and April 1865. As the death toll rose, the US government struggled with the urgent but unplanned need to bury tallen Union . . . Map (db m163714) HM
260 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — Bivouac of the Dead
Near Paso Hondo, 0.2 miles west of North Palmetto.
From The Bivouac of the Dead By Theodore O'Hara The muffled drum's sad roll has beat The soldier's last tattoo, No more on life's parade shall meet That brave and fallen few. On Fame's eternal camping-ground Their silent . . . Map (db m177357) WM
261 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — 2338 — Captain Lee Hall(October 9, 1849 - March 17, 1911)
Near Paso Hondo, 0.1 miles west of North Palmetto Street. Reported damaged.
Heroic defender of honor of Texas and the United States. Born in Lexington, N.C., came to Texas in 1869. Gained National fame as Grayson County Marshal and Deputy Sheriff, 1871 - 1876. Served with Frontier Battalion, Texas Rangers, 1876 - 1880, . . . Map (db m163407) HM
262 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — Charles B. Shannon1948-2003
On Chestnut Street north of East Commerce Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Charles B. Shannon Customer Information Center at Ellis Alley Park and Ride Dedicated January 2004 at the Ellis Alley Park and Ride by VIA Metropolitan Transit Board of Trustees and staff as a lasting tribute to Charles B. Shannon's . . . Map (db m245207) HM
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263 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — 2943 — Charles Frederick King
Near Paso Hondo at North Monumental Street.
Served in the Texas Army 1836 • • Was Mayor of San Antonio, 1847 - 1849 and 1852 - 1853 • Born in New Hampshire, January 17, 1811 Died in San Antonio, May 13, 1869Map (db m177381) HM
264 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — 1287 — Clara Driscoll(April 2, 1881 - July 17, 1945)
On E. Commerce Street, on the left when traveling east.
A descendant of early Texas colonists, including a veteran of San Jacinto, Clara Driscoll was born in Refugio County and grew up as a wealthy rancher's daughter. In 1903, soon after returning from school in Europe, she learned that the Long . . . Map (db m30130) HM
265 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — 13333 — Colonel George Wythe Baylor
On Paso Hondo Street, on the right when traveling east.
Born August 24, 1832 at Fort Gibson in what is now the State of Oklahoma Died March 24, 1916 Colonel of the 2nd Regiment Arizona Brigade, C.S.A. Later a noted Texas Ranger.Map (db m208480) HM
266 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — 1023 — Confederate Cemetery
This cemetery is located within part of a 40-acre grant of land given to the city of San Antonio by the King of Spain. The property was later subdivided into twenty-nine separate cemeteries by city aldermen, and this area was designated as City . . . Map (db m30150) HM
267 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — D.A. (Jack) Harris1834 - 1882
Near East Commerce Street at North Palmetto Street.
Jack Harris was born in Connecticut in 1834 and ran away to sea at the age of 12. In 1856 he was a member of William Walker's Nicaragua Expedition where he was captured and put in front of a firing squad before being rescued by Walker. Harris . . . Map (db m156442) HM
268 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — Folded Flag Memorial
Near Paso Hondo, 0.2 miles west of North Palmetto.
In honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States of America and the families they left behind. The sacrifice will not be forgotten.Map (db m177354) WM
269 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — 22812 — G.J. Sutton(June 22, 1909 – June 22, 1976)
On Center Street at North Cherry Street, on the left when traveling east on Center Street.
Garlington Jerome (G.J.) Sutton was born on San Antonio's east side. He attended Wiley College in Marshall before earning his bachelor of science degree from Wilberforce University and then a mortuary science degree from Cincinnati College. In 1938, . . . Map (db m245212) HM
270 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — Gettysburg Address
Near Paso Hondo, 0.2 miles west of North Palmetto.
Address by President Lincoln at the Dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery November 19, 1863. Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the . . . Map (db m177355) WM
271 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — 352 — Hamilton P. Bee
Near East Commerce Street west of North New Braunfels Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Secretary 1st Texas Senate, Legislator 1849. Speaker of House 1854-1856. Served campaigns against Comanches. Lieutenant, Cavalry, Mexican War 1846. Confederate presidential elector 1861. Brigadier General State Militia 1861. Appointed same rank . . . Map (db m163775) HM
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272 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — 1903 — James Nathaniel Fisk
Near East Commerence Street at North Monumental Street.
Served in the Army of Texas March 6, 1836 to November 16 1837 • Born in Swanton Vermont, September 4, 1815 Died April 15, 1876 Erected by the State of TexasMap (db m237182) HM
273 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — 11751 — John Lang Sinclair(November 26, 1879 - January 4, 1947)
On E. Commerce Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 1899, John Lang Sinclair became a student at the University of Texas (UT) in Austin. The first UT band was formed in 1900 and Sinclair, possessing an aptitude for music, joined it as well as the Glee Club. The student head of the Glee Club, . . . Map (db m30131) HM
274 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — 1939 — John Salmon "Rip" FordMay 26, 1815 - November 3, 1897 — Here Rests in Peace —
Near East Commerce Street, 0.1 miles east of North Palmetto Street.
Native South Carolinian, pioneer doctor and editor, Republic of Texas Congressman, twice State Senator, Jack Hay's adjutant in War with Mexico, fearless Ranger Captain in border and Indian campaigns, Confederate colonel, Mayor of Austin and . . . Map (db m163782) HM
275 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — Lost Burial Place of the Alamo Defenders"San Antonio Daily Express" — July 6, 1906 —
Near Paso Hondo at North Pine Street.
August Beisenbach, city clerk of San Antonio states that when he was an 8 year old boy playing on the Alameda (Commerce St.) he witnessed the exhuming of bodies or remains consisting of bones and fragments of bones, of victims of the siege of The . . . Map (db m163441) HM
276 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — 1904 — Mrs. Simona Smith Fisk
Near East Commerce Street.
Daughter of Erastus "Deaf" Smith and wife of James Nathaniel Fisk. Born in San Antonio October 28, 1829 - Died November 11, 1890Map (db m208481) HM
277 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — 17358 — Myra Lillian Davis Hemmings(August 30, 1895 - December 8, 1968)
On North Pine Street at East Crockett Street, on the left when traveling south on North Pine Street.
African American educator, actress, and community activist Myra Hemmings was born in Gonzales, Texas to Henry and Susan (Dement) Davis. The family moved to San Antonio, where Myra graduated from Riverside High School in 1909. She attended Howard . . . Map (db m163398) HM
278 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — 4102 — Old Powder Mill
On East Commerce Street at North Monumental Street, on the left when traveling east on East Commerce Street.
Started here by early Spanish settlers; for making powder to hunt meat and resist Indians. Used charcoal made of wood of Hill Country. From bat guano in such caves as Longhorn Caverns, got saltpeter. Sulphur came by ox-cart or wagon from Mexico. . . . Map (db m163405) HM
279 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — 4963 — Samuel S. Smith
Near Paso Hondo at North Monumental Street.
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280 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — San Antonio National Cemetery
Near Paso Hondo west of North Palmetto Street, on the right when traveling east.
National Cemetery San Antonio National Cemetery was established in 1867 on land the city gave to the federal government. The 2-acre parcel occupied a hill about a mile east of the city plaza. By December 1868, the cemetery was enclosed by . . . Map (db m163670) HM
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281 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — 16399 — St. Paul United Methodist Church
On North Mesquite Street at Center Street, on the right when traveling north on North Mesquite Street.
Organized in 1866, St. Paul United Methodist Church was the first established for African Americans in San Antonio. Its origins were in Paine Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church South, which many of the founding members attended prior to . . . Map (db m163381) HM
282 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — The Beacon Light Lodge Hall1918
On Chestnut Street south of East Crockett Street, on the right when traveling north.
This two-story structure was the second building at this site to house the activities of the Beacon Light Hall Association, a fraternal organization chartered in 1909 by the Prince Hall Free Masons. Free Masonry was organized in England as a . . . Map (db m245204) HM
283 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — The Cameo Theater
On East Commerce Street at Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling west on East Commerce Street.
The Cameo Theater, located at 1123 East Commerce, originally served as one of several segregated film facilities for Black people in San Antonio. The theater was built in 1940, but the Leon, the Ritz, and the Keyhole theaters preceded the Cameo. The . . . Map (db m245210) HM
284 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — The Ellis Alley Enclave
On Chestnut Street south of East Crockett Street.
The houses preserved as the Ellis Alley Enclave are what remain of one of the first settlements of African Americans in San Antonio after Emancipation. Originally part of a Spanish land grant, much of the area was acquired by Dr. Anthony . . . Map (db m245205) HM
285 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — The Spire
On Center Street west of North Hoefgen Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
230 N. Center Street, commonly referred to as "The Spire" today, was built in 1884 and was the first home of St. Paul Colored Methodist Church, as it was called during the Reconstruction era after the Civil War. It is the oldest African American . . . Map (db m245209) HM
286 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Eastside Promise Neighborhood — To The Unknown Dead
Near Paso Hondo Street at Monumental.
Of the Unknown Dead buried here in the Eighteen Hundreds, this monument honors 35 soldiers who died in service of their country during the Indian Wars and were recently identified through research at Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, San . . . Map (db m213072) WM
287 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Edgewood — 6 — "Kelly No. 2" Flight Line
On South Frank Luke Drive south of Buckner Drive, on the right when traveling south.
In November 1916, Maj. Benjamin Foulois of the Aviation Section of the U.S. Army's Signal Corps chose a tract of land approximately three-fourths of a mile to the southeast of this spot to serve as a flying field for the Army Aviation Corps. In . . . Map (db m65285) HM
288 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Edgewood — F-15A "Eagle"McDonnell Douglas — SN: 76-0108 —
On Billy Mitchell Boulevard at Morris Witt Street, on the right when traveling east on Billy Mitchell Boulevard.
The first flight of the F-15A was on July 27th, 1972. The USAF selected the McDonnell Douglas F-15 in December 1969 to meet its requirement for a new all weather tactical aircraft. It was designed to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial . . . Map (db m207729) HM
289 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Edgewood — Kearby Hall
On Mabry Drive, 0.2 miles west of Moorman Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated 4 May 1979 In Memory of Colonel Neel E. Kearby, a Native Texan Who Gave His Life During World War II in the Service of His Country. This Gallant Aviator Was Awarded the Medal of Honor for His Courageous Actions Against the . . . Map (db m207893) HM WM
290 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Edgewood — 18446 — Lydia Mendoza(May 31, 1916 - December 20, 2007)
Near Castroville Road near South General McMullen Drive.
Houston native Lydia Mendoza was one of the first and most famous singers of the Texas-Mexico border and Latin America. Her 1934 recording of "Mal Hombre” for Bluebird Records launched a decades-long career. Mendoza became famous for . . . Map (db m150255) HM
291 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Edgewood — 3888 — Our Lady of the Lake University
On SW 24th Street at West César E. Chávez, on the right when traveling south on SW 24th Street.
The heritage of this Catholic University reflects the early educational efforts of Jean Martin Moye, an 18th-century French educator, and American bishops at the 1866 Council of Baltimore. In order to carry out the council's mandates, Bishop Dubois . . . Map (db m202221) HM
292 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Edgewood — Spaatz Hall
On Mabry Drive at Moorman Drive, on the right when traveling west on Mabry Drive.
Dedicated 9 December 1977 In Memory of Gen. Carl "Tooey" Spaatz, Former Commanding Officer of Kelly Field and First Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force. This Memorial Proudly Recognizes His 33 Years of Service From 1915 to 1948 . . . Map (db m207890) HM WM
293 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Edgewood — 20030 — Station "X"
On Mabry Drive at Moorman Drive, on the left when traveling west on Mabry Drive.
During World War II, British officials were increasingly concerned with the large-scale need to maintain and repair the Royal Air Force's American-built aircraft. In April 1942, the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) chose the existing Burtonwood Repair . . . Map (db m207892) HM
294 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Edgewood — Wilber B. MillerTeam Leader / Maintenance Personnel — 1900–1994 —
Near So. General McMullen Drive, 0.5 miles south of U.S. 90.
In 1941, the War Department announced the creation of the 99th Pursuit Squadron, the first all-African American combat unit in the Army Air Forces. This unit trained at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. Fifty African-American Kelly workers (49 men and . . . Map (db m59349) HM
295 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Far North Central — 11744 — First Officers Training Camp
On Boerne Stage Road at Frontage Interstate 10 Frontage Road, on the right when traveling east on Boerne Stage Road.
The first World War came to America on April 6, 1917, when President Woodrow Wilson signed the declaration, passed by Congress, that a state of war existed between the United States of America and Germany. Immediately thereafter, eight camps were . . . Map (db m163352) HM
296 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Far North Central — 17579 — Scenic Loop - Boerne Stage - Toutant-BeauregardHistoric Corridor
On Boerne Stage Road at Scenic Loop Road, on the right when traveling west on Boerne Stage Road.
The exceptional and historic rural atmosphere, vistas, waterways, wildlife, and natural features which are area treasures prompted the 82nd Texas legislature in 2011 to pass House Bill 1499, bestowing historic designation to the Scenic Loop, . . . Map (db m163359) HM
297 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Far West Side — 11752 — Zion Lutheran Church
On Leslie Road, 0.1 miles south of Braun Road, on the right when traveling south.
Erected in 1906, the Zion Lutheran Church was designed and built by church members in the uniquely American Carpenter Gothic tradition. Skilled at the construction of houses and barns, the farmers of Helotes created a church building reminiscent . . . Map (db m166320) HM
298 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Far West Side — 5960 — Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery
On Leslie Road, 0.2 miles south of Braun Road, on the right when traveling south.
The earliest burial in this cemetery occurred upon the death of Anton Gugger, a German immigrant who was interred on his farmland in 1881. In 1906, Gugger's descendants donated this portion of his property to the Zion Lutheran Church of Helotes . . . Map (db m166321) HM
299 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Government Hill — 13266 — Belgian Transit of Venus Observation Site
On North Palmetto, 0 miles south of East Grayson Street, on the right when traveling north.
The year 1639 marked the first recorded observation of Venus crossing the Sun. Sir Edmund Halley (1656-1742) later predicted that using data from such crossings, known as transits, scientists could precisely quantify the astronomical unit of . . . Map (db m179653) HM
300 Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Government Hill — 568 — Bullis House — Gen. John Lampham Bullis —
On Pierce St. at E. Grayson St. on Pierce St..
Official Historical Medallion - Texas Historical Commission Completed in 1909 for Gen. John Lampham Bullis, this Neo-Classical Revival Residence was designed by San Antonio architect Harvey Page. A native of New York, Bullis spent much of his . . . Map (db m35099) HM

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