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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK9K_san-antonio-de-padua_San-Antonio-TX.html
for whom the cityof San Antonio is named
Presented to the city byOrder of the AlhambraAugust 14, 1955
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK9J_remains-of-the-alamo-heroes_San-Antonio-TX.html
The remains of the Alamo Heroesare entombed in the chapel at theleft-hand side of the entrance tothis cathedral
Visitors Welcome
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK9F_groundbreaking-for-the-pine-springs-visitor-center_Roanoke-TX.html
We are not recognizing development. We are recognizing another important link in bringing others to know and love this land, its plants and animals, and its human history. When completed, this new visitor center will greet many who will, for the f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK9C_san-fernando-cathedral-200th-anniversary_San-Antonio-TX.html
To commemoratethe two hundredth anniversary ofthe laying of the corner stoneofSan Fernando CathedralFirst place of worship for Texans. Builtthrough the generosity and zeal of theCanary Islanders, founders of San Antonio
Dedicated May 11, 1938by…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK9B_civil-war-centennial-1861-1961_San-Antonio-TX.html
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary ofthe surrender on Main Plaza by GeneralDavid E. Twiggs of all Union troops andequipment in Texas to theVolunteers and Rangers commanded byMajor Ben McCulloch.
Erected February 16, 1961
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK9A_burke-methodist-church_Burke-TX.html
Founded in 1889 by a small group of Methodists, this church has played an integral role in the history of the community. H. and Nannie Belote donated land to the congregation in 1894, and the first church building was completed in 1901. It was mov…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK95_general-david-e-twiggs_San-Antonio-TX.html
Brought about as Texas moved to expel 2600 Federal troops - a step necessary after secession. Frontier fighter Ben McCulloch with 400 volunteers forced surrender negotiations at headquarters of Gen. Twiggs a block and a half from here, by 4 repres…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK94_the-woll-invasion_San-Antonio-TX.html
Mexico's last invasion of the Republic of Texas alarmed San Antonio on Sept. 11, 1842, when Gen. Adrian Woll and 1300 troops struck the city from the west.
Awakened by booming cannon, 56 Texians (including judge, jurors, and citizens in town to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK8N_site-of-mission-nuestra-senora-de-los-dolores-de-los-ais_San-Augustine-TX.html
Established in 1716 by Padre Fray Antonio Margil De Jesus. Here faithful Franciscans labored for the purpose of civilizing and Christianizing the Ais Indians. Abandoned temporarily due to the French incursions from Louisiana in 1719. Restored by t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK6L_t-c-frost-and-the-frost-bank_San-Antonio-TX.html
Thomas Claiborne Frost (1833-1903) came to Texas from Alabama in 1855 to teach at Austin College, Huntsville. Admitted to the Bar in 1856, he served as a Texas Ranger before setting up a law practice in Comanche County. He was a delegate to the Se…