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442 songs mention this city 317 artists from here

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San Antonio's musical landscape is as vibrant and layered as its history, echoing the city's cultural crossroads. Rooted deeply in its Tejano heritage, San Antonio became a fertile ground for conjunto music in the mid-20th century. Artists like Flaco Jimenez helped to popularize the genre, blending German polka traditions with Mexican folk music to create a uniquely Texan sound. Simultaneously, country music found a home here, with figures like Doug Sahm drawing inspiration from the city's diverse influences.

As the decades progressed, San Antonio's musical palette expanded. The latter part of the 20th century saw a rise in Latin music, with artists such as Emilio Navaira and A.B. Quintanilla contributing to the evolution of Tejano and Kumbia. Meanwhile, the city embraced rock and pop, exemplified by Christopher Cross and later, Austin Mahone. Gospel music also found a strong voice in San Antonio, with Marcos Witt becoming a prominent figure. This rich tapestry of genres continues to evolve, reflecting the city's dynamic spirit and its role as a major cultural hub in Texas.

Music in San Antonio

Songs About San Antonio

Ballad Of The Alamo
Marty Robbins
98%
"Fortify the Alamo"
Texas Forever
Kevin Fowler
98%
"the smell of gun powder on the Alamo walls"
New Texas Playboy Rag
Bob Wills
97%
"I see that old Alamo and blue bonnets grow"
CAROUSEL
Travis Scott
97%
"right down the street, from Alamo"
My Texas
Josh Abbott Band
96%
"Taken your baby to the river walk"
Remember the Alamo
Johnny Cash
96%
"Remember the Alamo"
Remember the Alamo
The Kingston Trio
96%
"Remember the Alamo"
Remember the Alamo
Tex Ritter
96%
"Remember the Alamo"
Ballad Of Davy Crockett
Fess Parker
96%
"And they needed him at the Alamo"
Elevator Boots
Counting Crows
95%
"I met Alice near the Alamo"
Texas
George Strait
95%
"There wouldn't be no Alamo"
Ballad of the Alamo
Frankie Avalon
95%
"In the southern part of Texas, in the town of San Antone"
The Alamo
Donovan
95%
"And remember the Alamo!"
Passing Through
David Houston
95%
"I heard the raven cry remember the Alamo"
Last Night at the Alamo
Charley Crockett
94%
"Last night at the Alamo"
Girl Down in Texas
Josh Abbott Band
94%
"So give her the River Walk instead of Broadway"
Do You Love Texas?
Shooter Jennings
94%
"Remember the Alamo"
Militant
RICH GREEDY
94%
"I’m popping trunk at the Fred’s fish filet"
Alamo Steel Serenade
Adolph Hofner
93%
"Alamo Steel Serenade"
The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
Bill Hayes (Actor)
93%
"An' they needed him at the Alamo"

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Artists From San Antonio

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Conjunto Primavera
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Doug Sahm
country
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Flaco Jimenez
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Christopher Cross
rock
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Marcos Witt
gospel
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Nothing More
metal
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Kumbia Kings
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Upon a Burning Body
rock
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Austin Mahone
pop
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Butthole Surfers
indie
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Emilio Navaira
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George Strait & Dean Dillon
country
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Pat Green & Cory Morrow
country
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Jennifer Peña
latin
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Xavier Omär
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Demian
rock
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Augie Meyers
country
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La Tropa F
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The Union Underground
rock
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Drew Love
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Rivers & Roads in Song near San Antonio

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near San Antonio.

Chisholm Trail 8 songs San Antonio River 2 songs Interstate 35 45 songs Interstate 10 36 songs US Route 90 9 songs Guadalupe River 18 songs

Musical Heritage

Contrabando y traicion" by Los Tigres del Norte RoadyGoat

In 1972, a group of brothers from a little ranch in Sinaloa — Los Tigres del Norte, named on the spot by an immigration officer back in sixty-eight — cut a song written by a Mexican songwriter named Angel Gonzalez. "Contrabando y traicion." Pure fiction, which was new for a corrido. It follows two smugglers, Emilio and a woman named Camelia la Texana — she's from San Antonio — running marijuana in their tires from Tijuana to California. Then Camelia shoots her partner and vanishes with all the money. That one song spawned an answer record, a film, a novel, a whole television series. Los Tigres have won seven Grammys since. And in parts of Mexico, where this kind of song is banned outright, the band's been fined as much as twenty-five thousand dollars just for playing it.

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Echo Bridge concert series RoadyGoat

Here's a venue nobody designed. The bridge on Spur 536 was finished in 1935 to carry cars over the San Antonio River — nothing more. But sometime in the nineties, folks walking the new Mission Trail noticed something: play a note at the base of one arch, and it carries clean across the water to the other side. So they started putting bands down there. The musicians play a concrete slab on one bank; you sit on the slab across the river. No more than a hundred tickets, late Sunday afternoon, two hours before sundown. The first official show was in 2021. That July, police shut one down as illegal — until the River Authority wrote a special permit just to keep the music going. John Doe of the band X has played under it. All because a bridge turned out to have perfect timing.

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Emilio Navaira RoadyGoat

Before he was just "Emilio," San Antonio's Emilio Navaira learned the trade the honest way — as the lead voice out front of David Lee Garza y Los Musicales, one of the great proving grounds in Tejano. In 1989 he struck out with his own band. And then he got big in a way Tejano singers rarely did: Coca-Cola came calling, Wrangler put him in their jeans, and the crossover cowboy from the west side turned into a full-blown brand. In 2002 he took home a Grammy for Best Tejano Album. San Antonio's produced a long line of accordion kings and border-radio legends — Emilio's the one who wore the hat, sold the soda, and never once stopped sounding like home.

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Flaco Jimenez and 'Ay Te Dejo En San Antonio RoadyGoat

The song is called "Ay Te Dejo En San Antonio," and Flaco Jimenez didn't write it — his father did. Santiago Jimenez Senior, all the way back in 1942. Flaco cut his own version in 1986, took the idea from the Los Lobos recording, and walked off with a Grammy for it. That's the short version. The long version is a San Antonio accordion player who bent conjunto into country, into rock, into Tejano, riding with the Texas Tornados and sitting in with the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris — anybody with the sense to hand him the squeezebox. In 2015 the Grammys gave him the Lifetime Achievement Award. One accordion, out of the west side, everywhere at once.

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Gunter Hotel Room 414 and the Robert Johnson sessions RoadyGoat

There's a hotel room on the San Antonio River Walk that once did the work of a recording studio. Room 414 of the Gunter — for three days in November 1936, a music executive named Don Law rolled a mobile recording unit in there, and Robert Johnson sat down and cut sixteen songs. "Sweet Home Chicago." "Cross Roads Blues." Johnson would only ever record forty-two songs before he died in 1938, and a big share of them came straight out of that room. The Gunter's a Marriott now, with a small exhibit down in the lobby. But the pilgrimage never stopped — John Mellencamp recorded in 414, so did Billy Bragg. Gary Clark Junior cut "Cross Road Blues" with Slash and points right back here. One hotel room. The whole crossroads.

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Hidden Wonders Underground Ballroom at Natural Bridge Caverns RoadyGoat

Just north of San Antonio, they've drilled a way to hold a concert deep underground. Natural Bridge Caverns spent seven years and a pile of money boring a seven-hundred-and-ten-foot tunnel down into the limestone, smoothing a floor, bolting on handrails — all to reach a round room deep in the rock they call the Hidden Wonders Underground Ballroom. The first show went off in August for two hundred people, and it sold out in a day and a half. Austin guitarist Monte Montgomery christened the stage solo and acoustic for ninety minutes, working through his own songs, a Hall and Oates cover, and closing on "Pinball Wizard." Outside that day it was a hundred and five degrees. Down there, cool as a cellar. And you ride a conveyor belt back up to the sun.

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Muertos Fest at Hemisfair Park RoadyGoat

2013

Down at Hemisfair Park every fall, families sit and build altars for the dead — ofrendas — with Lila Downs playing while they work. That's Muertos Fest. Jimmy Mendiola and Faith Radle started it in 2013 over at La Villita, and that first year drew fifteen thousand people. Last year at Hemisfair, it pulled upward of a hundred and thirty-five thousand. More than eighty ofrendas built by artists, schools, and San Antonio families — one of them remembering the twenty-one killed at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. Victor and Maribel Gardea raise a ten-foot Catrina every year out of cardboard, pipe, and repurposed scrap. The proceeds go to Inner City Development. It's a party thrown for the people who can't come anymore. And they show up anyway.

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Vanita Leo RoadyGoat

Vanita Leo is twenty-two, and she came up in San Antonio the third generation deep in a Tejano family. Her grandfather Refugio sang Tejano, mariachi, and boleros with a trio. Her father Marco fronted cumbia groups — Los Hermanos Jaime, Grupo Rodeo. Her aunt Esmeralda shared stages with Mazz, Emilio Navaira, and Selena back in the nineties. As a kid, Vanita watched her dad play Market Square during Fiesta. Now she's the one up there — she took the cumbia wepa to South by Southwest, dancing that Northern Mexican step. Her 2025 single, "La Cumbia Wepa," is about dancing your way clean out of a breakup. She names Selena, sure — but also Cuco and Kali Uchis, bilingual like she is. Three generations pointed at one thing, and now it's her turn to say it.

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History of San Antonio

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One of the most notable events in San Antonio's history is the Battle of the Alamo, which took place from February 23 to March 6, 1836. The outnumbered Texian force was ultimately defeated, with all of the Alamo defenders killed. These men were seen as 'martyrs' for the cause of Texas freedom and 'Remember the Alamo' became a rallying cry in the Texian Army's eventual success at defeating Santa Anna's army.

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The Ice Age Site Second Only to La Brea RoadyGoat

Under the north side of San Antonio there is a sinkhole that turned into one of the great Ice Age fossil sites in North America, and hardly anyone who lives here has heard of it. Friesenhahn Cave sits in north central Bexar County. A hole opened in the ground a very long time ago, animals went in or were dragged in, and the sediment kept them. Excavations in the late 1940s and early 1950s pulled out more than thirty genera of late Pleistocene mammals, reptiles and birds. Mastodon. Tapir. Bear. Deer. A long nosed peccary. A fossil turtle shell. But the find that makes palaeontologists talk about this place is a pairing. They took out one complete adult and two complete juvenile scimitar toothed cats, and along with them a great many bones of young mammoths. Put those two facts together and you get the argument: the cats appear to have been specialising in baby mammoths, and this was where they brought them. Concordia University Texas looks after the site now, and their assessment is worth quoting plainly. Except for the La Brea tar pits in Los Angeles, no site in the United States has produced a greater variety of significant Ice Age vertebrate fossils than this one.

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San Antonio, TX RoadyGoat

San Antonio's story is etched in stone and sung in its streets, a testament to the convergence of cultures that shaped its unique identity. Long before the Spanish arrived, the Payaya people thrived along the river, leaving their mark on the land. When the Spanish founded the city in 1718, naming it for Saint Anthony of Padua, they brought with them their language, religion, and architectural styles. The iconic missions, like the Alamo, stand as enduring reminders of this era, their Spanish Colonial designs adapted to the Texas landscape. But San Antonio wasn't simply a Spanish outpost; it became a melting pot. Over time, settlers from Mexico, Germany, and other parts of Europe added their threads to the cultural tapestry. While Spanish remained the dominant language for generations, a distinct Tejano dialect emerged, blending Spanish with indigenous and even English influences. Though less commonly spoken today, its echoes can still be heard in the lilting cadences of local speech. The city's culinary scene reflects this fusion. Puffy tacos, a beloved San Antonio creation, are a perfect example of this cultural exchange, blending Mexican flavors with a unique, locally-inspired preparation. Even the names of streets and neighborhoods whisper stories of the past, preserving the memory of those who came before.

Alamo Cenotaph

1836

In memory of the heroes who sacrificed their lives at the Alamo, March 6, 1836, in the defense of Texas. "They chose never to surrender nor retreat; these brave hearts with flag still proudly waving, perished in the flames of immortality that their high sacrifice might lead to the founding of this Texas."

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The Alamo

1836

Site of the 1836 battle during the Texas Revolution where approximately 200 Texian defenders held the former mission against Mexican forces for 13 days.

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The Alamo Before the Battle - Camino Real Mission

1718

Mission San Antonio de Valero, founded 1718, was the first mission and the namesake of San Antonio de Bexar. It served as the central waystation on the Camino Real de los Tejas for seventy-five years before it was secularized and eventually became the fortress known as the Alamo.

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Storming of Bexar

1835

(December 5-9, 1835) First of four major engagements of the War for Texas Independence, this sanguinary battle ended a siege of six weeks. The assault began at dawn, Dec. 5. 300 volunteers (Texans, Mexicans,and Americans) under Cols. Frank W. Johnson and Benjamin R. Milam attacked 1,200 Mexican troops commanded by Gen. Martin P. de Cos defending San Antonio, then known as Bexar. Two columns advanced into the strongly fortified town along Acequia (now Main) and Soledad streets guided by townsmen John W. Smith (first mayor of San Antonio), Hendrick Arnold (famous scout and free Negro), "Deaf" Smith (who helped destroy Vince's Bridge at Battle of San Jacinto), and Samuel A. Maverick (a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence). The Texans gained the "priest's house" Dec. 8 after bitter house-to-house fighting. This Mexican strong point dominated Main Plaza. Covered by a fusillade of musketry, the Mexicans retired to the Alamo and sent a white flag to the Plaza the following day. An honorable truce with a brave enemy was signed on Dec. 10 in the "Cos House" in historic La Villita. Later engagements--fall of the Alamo and massacre at Goliad--were followed by final victory and Texas Independence at San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. (1971)

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Susanna Dickinson's Account — The Alamo, 1836

1836

Susanna Dickinson's 1875 eyewitness account of the fall of the Alamo on March 6, 1836. One of the few adult survivors, she describes Crockett playing violin during the siege, her husband's final words, and her rescue by Mexican Colonel Juan Almonte.

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Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

1916

Henry B. Gonzalez (1916-2000) was the first Mexican American elected to the San Antonio City Council (1953), the Texas State Senate (1956), and the United States Congress from Texas (1961). In 1957 he and Sen. Abraham Kazen Jr. mounted the longest filibuster in Texas legislative history (36 hours), killing 9 of 10 bills intended to circumvent school desegregation. Gonzalez served 18 terms in Congress and voted for every major civil rights act of the 1960s.

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Things to Do in San Antonio

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The Alamo

In the spring of 1836 about two hundred Texas defenders held this old Spanish mission for thirteen days against a Mexican army of two thousand led by Santa…
historical 13.4 mi away
The Alamo

Remember the Alamo. The 1836 last stand that became Texas' most sacred site.
historical 4.3 mi away
Mission San José

The queen of the missions -- San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo -- was founded in 1720 just south of San Antonio and quickly became the largest wealthiest and…
historical 16.0 mi away
John T. Floore's Country Store

John T Floore opened his country store dance hall on the old Bandera road in Helotes in 1942 and Willie Nelson played it so many times for so many years that…
nature 20.5 mi away
Bracken Cave

The largest bat colony on earth lives in this single sinkhole outside San Antonio -- somewhere between fifteen and twenty million Mexican free-tailed bats…
quirky 23.6 mi away
The Frozen Dialect

For over a century visitors to Castroville were more likely to hear Alsatian than English in the homes stores and taverns. The remarkable thing is the dialect…
quirky 23.6 mi away
A 400-Year-Old House Crosses the Ocean

The Steinbach Haus was originally built between 1618 and 1648 in Wahlbach Alsace France. In 1988 the Steinbach family carefully numbered every beam and…
spooky 13.2 mi away
Donkey Lady Bridge

A disfigured woman with melted fingers resembling hooves is said to haunt this bridge over Elm Creek south of San Antonio. Visitors report screaming and…
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Day Trip to San Antonio 🫔 (FULL EPISODE) S8 E6

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Sports in San Antonio

⭐ HOMETOWN LEGENDS Class 6A · Football

Holmes Huskies — Holmes — a college & pro athletic pipeline

5 alumni who reached major-college or pro sports

Holmes High School in San Antonio has a proud tradition of athletes who have gone on to compete at high levels. The school has seen several former Huskies make their mark in professional sports. Among these are Keith Cash, a tight end who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs, and his brother Kerry Cash, also a tight end, who played for the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, and Oakland Raiders. These athletes represent the strong foundation built during their time at Holmes.

The legacy continues with other notable alumni. Cedric Griffin, a defensive back, played for the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings. On the baseball diamond, Brandon Larson played for the Cincinnati Reds in MLB. Robert Quiroga showcased his skills as a wide receiver in both the Arena Football League and the Canadian Football League. The athletic journeys of these individuals highlight the talent that has come through Holmes High School.

Pro/D1 alumni
5
Class
6A
Founded
1964
Key Players
  • Keith Cash — (Class of 1987) — Former professional American football tight end in the NFL. Played
  • Kerry Cash — (Class of 1987) — Former professional American football tight end in the NFL. Played
  • Cedric Griffin — (Class of 2001) — Former professional American football defensive back in the NFL. P
  • Brandon Larson — (Class of 1994) — Former professional baseball player in MLB for the Cincinnati Reds
  • Robert Quiroga — (Class of 2000) — Former American football wide receiver who played eight seasons in
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Brandon Larson played for the Cincinnati Reds in MLB.

Sources: Wikipedia · SI High School (ScoreBook Live)
⭐ HOMETOWN LEGENDS Class 6A · Football

Marshall Rams — Marshall — a college & pro athletic pipeline

5 alumni who reached major-college or pro sports

Marshall High School in San Antonio has a history of athletes who have gone on to compete at high levels. The school's athletic programs have supported many students in their journey to major college and professional sports. This tradition includes several former Rams who made their mark after high school.

Among the notable alumni are Rita Crockett, an Olympian in volleyball. Marshall also saw John Hagy, Priest Holmes, N.D. Kalu, and Scott Solomon go on to become professional football players. These individuals represent a portion of the talent that has come through Marshall High School's athletic programs over the years.

Pro/D1 alumni
5
Class
6A
Key Players
  • Rita Crockett — (Class of 1975) — Volleyball Olympian
  • John Hagy — (Class of 1984) — Professional football player.
  • Priest Holmes — (Class of 1992) — Professional football player.
  • N.D. Kalu — (Class of 1993) — Professional football player.
  • Scott Solomon — (Class of 2007) — Professional football player.
The moment

Priest Holmes was a professional football player after his time at Marshall High School.

Sources: Wikipedia · SI High School (ScoreBook Live)
⭐ HOMETOWN LEGENDS Class 5A · Baseball

Alamo Heights Mules — Alamo Heights — a college & pro athletic pipeline

4 alumni who reached major-college or pro sports

Alamo Heights High School, a Class 5A cornerstone in San Antonio, Texas, has a proud tradition of developing athletes who excel beyond the Mules' playing fields. The school has seen several alumni reach the highest levels of collegiate and professional sports. Their journeys represent a significant part of Alamo Heights' athletic story, inspiring current students and reminding the community of the talent fostered within its programs.

Among these notable alumni are Billy Grabarkewitz, a former MLB player, and Davey Johnson, a former manager of MLB's Washington Nationals. Forrest Whitley was a first-round draft pick by the Houston Astros, while Chase Clement was a quarterback for the Las Vegas Locomotives. These individuals have carried the spirit of Alamo Heights athletics to national stages.

Pro/D1 alumni
4
Class
5A
Founded
1909
Key Players
  • Billy Grabarkewitz — , class of 1964, former MLB player
  • Davey Johnson — , class of 1961, former manager of MLB's Washington Nationals and 3 time World Series winn
  • Forrest Whitley — , 1st Round Draft Pick in 2016 by the Houston Astros
  • Chase Clement — , class of 2004, was a quarterback for the Las Vegas Locomotives and won the UFL's 2010 Ch
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Chase Clement was a quarterback for the Las Vegas Locomotives.

Sources: Wikipedia · SI High School (ScoreBook Live)
⭐ HOMETOWN LEGENDS Class 6A · Athletics

Madison Mavericks — Madison — a college & pro athletic pipeline

3 alumni who reached major-college or pro sports

Madison High School in San Antonio, Texas, has a proud tradition of developing athletes who excel at the highest levels of sports. The Mavericks, a Class 6A school, have seen several of their own go on to major college and professional careers, bringing recognition back to their hometown. These alumni represent various sports, showcasing the diverse athletic talent nurtured within the Madison community.

Among the notable Mavericks are Norm Charlton, who became a Major League Baseball relief pitcher, and Jeff Foster, a former NBA basketball player. The school also saw Mitchell Price go on to play American football. These individuals highlight the dedication and skill fostered at Madison High School, inspiring current student-athletes to pursue their own athletic dreams.

Pro/D1 alumni
3
Class
6A
Key Players
  • Norm Charlton — (class of 1981), former Major League Baseball relief pitcher
  • Jeff Foster — (class of 1995), former NBA basketball player
  • Mitchell Price — (class of 1985), American football player
The moment

Jeff Foster became an NBA basketball player.

Sources: Wikipedia · SI High School (ScoreBook Live)
⭐ HOMETOWN LEGENDS Class 5A · Football

Karen Wagner — Karen Wagner — a college & pro athletic pipeline

3 alumni who reached major-college or pro sports

Karen Wagner High School in San Antonio, a Class 5A powerhouse, has a proud tradition of developing athletes who excel at the highest levels. The Thunderbirds have seen several of their own go on to achieve significant success in both major college and professional sports. These former Wagner standouts represent the dedication and talent fostered within the school's athletic programs, providing inspiration for current and future generations of T-Birds.

Among the notable alumni who have made their mark are Jordan Clarkson, an NBA player, and Derrick Kindred, an NFL player. Spencer Burford also joined the ranks as an NFL player. These individuals highlight the diverse athletic achievements originating from the halls and fields of Karen Wagner High School.

Pro/D1 alumni
3
Class
5A
Founded
2005
Key Players
  • Jordan Clarkson — (2010) — NBA player
  • Derrick Kindred — (2012) — NFL player
  • Spencer Burford — (2018) — NFL player
The moment

Jordan Clarkson went on to become an NBA player.

Sources: Wikipedia · SI High School (ScoreBook Live)
🏆 STATE CHAMPIONS Class 3A · Boys Basketball · 2021

Robert G Cole Middle/High — 2021 UIL 3A Boys Basketball State Champions

Most recent: 2021 3A

The Robert G. Cole Middle/High School Cougars, representing San Antonio, have established a strong presence in Texas high school basketball. Competing in Class 3A, the boys' basketball program has achieved a notable milestone that resonates within the community. Their dedication on the court has brought significant recognition to the school and its athletic tradition.

The Cougars' most prominent achievement is their UIL State Championship in Class 3A. This victory marks a high point in the school's sports history, reflecting sustained effort and teamwork. The accomplishment stands as a source of pride for the school and the broader San Antonio area.

State titles
2021
Most recent
2021
Class
3A
The moment

The Robert G. Cole Cougars secured a UIL Class 3A State Championship in 2021.

Sources: UIL State Championship Archives
🏆 STATE CHAMPIONS Class 6A · Girls Basketball · 2023

Clark Cougars — 2023 UIL 6A Girls Basketball State Champions

Most recent: 2023 6A

The Clark High School Cougars, representing San Antonio in Class 6A girls basketball, have established a notable record in Texas high school sports. Their program proudly claims a UIL State Championship, secured in 2023. This achievement reflects the dedication within the school's athletic community.

Clark High School continues to be a point of pride for its San Antonio community, with its girls basketball program contributing to the city's rich sports landscape. The Cougar athletes demonstrate the competitive spirit found across Texas high school sports.

State titles
2023
Most recent
2023
Class
6A
The moment

The 2023 6A state championship was a high point for Clark High School girls basketball.

Sources: Wikipedia · UIL State Championship Archives · SI High School (ScoreBook Live)
🏆 STATE CHAMPIONS Class 6A · Volleyball · 2021

Brandeis Broncos — 2021 UIL 6A Volleyball State Champions

Most recent: 2021 6A

From the heart of San Antonio, Brandeis High School has established itself as a notable presence in Class 6A volleyball. The program proudly holds a UIL State Championship title, a significant achievement that highlights their competitive spirit and dedication on the court. This success reflects the hard work and commitment fostered within the team, bringing a sense of pride to the school and its supporters.

The Brandeis Broncos' championship season in 2021 for Class 6A volleyball stands out as a high point. While the school has not seen alumni go on to professional or major-college sports in this sport, the community continues to support its athletes, celebrating their efforts and achievements within the Texas high school sports landscape. The program continues to be a point of local interest and enthusiasm.

State titles
2021
Most recent
2021
Class
6A
The moment

In 2021, Brandeis High School secured the Class 6A UIL State Championship in volleyball.

Sources: Wikipedia · UIL State Championship Archives · SI High School (ScoreBook Live)

Everything Near San Antonio

1045 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the nearest 200 are listed here — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • San Antonio, TX

    One of the most notable events in San Antonio's history is the Battle of the Alamo, which took place from February 23 to March 6, 1836. The outnumbered Texian force was ultimately defeated, with all of the Alamo…

  • The Ice Age Site Second Only to La Brea

    Under the north side of San Antonio there is a sinkhole that turned into one of the great Ice Age fossil sites in North America, and hardly anyone who lives here has heard of it. Friesenhahn Cave sits in north central…

  • Storming of Bexar · Historical Marker

    (December 5-9, 1835) First of four major engagements of the War for Texas Independence, this sanguinary battle ended a siege of six weeks. The assault began at dawn, Dec. 5. 300 volunteers (Texans, Mexicans,and…

  • Council House Fight · Historical Marker

    On March 19, 1840, Comanche chiefs rode into San Antonio under a flag of truce to negotiate the return of white captives. Texas officials expected dozens of prisoners. The Comanche brought one: thirteen-year-old Matilda…

  • Casas Reales · Historical Marker

    You're driving past Casas Reales, the old government house in San Antonio. Chosen in 1731 and built in 1742, this building saw official proclamations read, hosted Zebulon Pike, and even flew the flag of Mexico's rebel…

  • Contrabando y traicion" by Los Tigres del Norte

    In 1972, a group of brothers from a little ranch in Sinaloa — Los Tigres del Norte, named on the spot by an immigration officer back in sixty-eight — cut a song written by a Mexican songwriter named Angel Gonzalez.…

  • Echo Bridge concert series

    Here's a venue nobody designed. The bridge on Spur 536 was finished in 1935 to carry cars over the San Antonio River — nothing more. But sometime in the nineties, folks walking the new Mission Trail noticed something:…

  • Emilio Navaira

    Before he was just "Emilio," San Antonio's Emilio Navaira learned the trade the honest way — as the lead voice out front of David Lee Garza y Los Musicales, one of the great proving grounds in Tejano. In 1989 he struck…

  • Flaco Jimenez and 'Ay Te Dejo En San Antonio

    The song is called "Ay Te Dejo En San Antonio," and Flaco Jimenez didn't write it — his father did. Santiago Jimenez Senior, all the way back in 1942. Flaco cut his own version in 1986, took the idea from the Los Lobos…

  • Gunter Hotel Room 414 and the Robert Johnson sessions

    There's a hotel room on the San Antonio River Walk that once did the work of a recording studio. Room 414 of the Gunter — for three days in November 1936, a music executive named Don Law rolled a mobile recording unit…

  • Hidden Wonders Underground Ballroom at Natural Bridge Caverns

    Just north of San Antonio, they've drilled a way to hold a concert deep underground. Natural Bridge Caverns spent seven years and a pile of money boring a seven-hundred-and-ten-foot tunnel down into the limestone,…

  • Muertos Fest at Hemisfair Park

    Down at Hemisfair Park every fall, families sit and build altars for the dead — ofrendas — with Lila Downs playing while they work. That's Muertos Fest. Jimmy Mendiola and Faith Radle started it in 2013 over at La…

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  • Vanita Leo

    Vanita Leo is twenty-two, and she came up in San Antonio the third generation deep in a Tejano family. Her grandfather Refugio sang Tejano, mariachi, and boleros with a trio. Her father Marco fronted cumbia groups — Los…

  • Presidio San Antonio de Béxar · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder why San Antonio feels so different from other Texas cities? This spot, Presidio San Antonio de Béxar, is a big part of the reason. It's where the first Spanish settlement took root, shaping the city's…

  • San Antonio Acequia System · Historical Marker

    Beneath the streets of modern San Antonio runs a network of irrigation channels that has been moving water for over three hundred years. The acequias were built by Spanish missionaries and indigenous laborers beginning…

  • The Cart War of 1857 · Historical Marker

    In 1857, Mexican and Tejano teamsters controlled the freight hauling business between San Antonio and the Gulf Coast ports. They were cheaper, more reliable, and had been running the routes since before Texas was a…

  • Seguin, Erasmo · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the former homesite of Erasmo Seguin, a civic leader who helped found San Antonio's first public school in 1812. He befriended Stephen F. Austin and Anglo settlers, served as postmaster, and…

  • Canary Islanders · Historical Marker

    You're driving past Canary Islanders. Earliest civilian colonists of San Antonio, this nucleus of pioneers from the Canary Islands formed the first organized civil government in Texas and founded the village of San…

  • Main and Military Plazas Historic District · Scraped Hmdb

    You're standing in the heart of San Antonio, where Texas history was forged, right here in Main and Military Plazas. These plazas were once the center of the Presidio San Antonio de Béxar, the Spanish military…

  • Lucchese Boot Company · Historical Marker

    Salvatore Lucchese arrived in San Antonio from Sicily in 1883 and opened a boot shop on the city's military plaza, making boots by hand for the U.S. Army cavalry stationed at Fort Sam Houston. He was a cobbler in the…

  • San Antonio Mutual Aid Association · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, and right here is the site of the San Antonio Mutual Aid Association, organized in November of <say-as interpret-as="date" format="y">1862</say-as>. This group aimed to keep costs…

  • Bexar County Courthouse · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Bexar County Courthouse, a grand Romanesque structure that’s been the heart of county government since it was completed in 1896. Financed by over $600,000 in bonds authorized by citizens in the…

  • Frost, T.C., and the Frost Bank · Historical Marker

    You're driving past where T.C. Frost, a Confederate officer and former Texas Ranger, started a mercantile business in 1868. Because he had a strong safe, he began serving as a banker for his customers. This convenient…

  • Jose Francisco Ruiz · 0.1 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the final resting place of Jose Francisco Ruiz, a true Texas hero. Born right here in San Antonio, Ruiz was one of only two native Texans to sign the Declaration of Independence and help found the…

  • The South Texas Weekend Barbacoa Ritual · 0.1 mi · Cultural Tradition

    In South Texas, weekend mornings belong to barbacoa. Saturdays and Sundays, the line forms before the sun is fully up — at meat markets, taquerias, and family-run carnicerias from the Rio Grande Valley up through…

  • Moses Austin · 0.1 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving near where Moses Austin arrived in San Antonio back in 1820, petitioning Spanish authorities to bring 300 families to Texas. He returned to Missouri, but exposure and exhaustion from his Texas journey led…

  • Barbed Wire · 0.1 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past San Antonio's Military Plaza, the very spot where 'Devil's Rope' proved its worth. Back in the late 1870s, John Ware Gates, later known as 'bet-a-million' Gates, staged a wild demonstration. He built…

  • Woll Invasion · 0.1 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past San Antonio, where Mexico launched its last invasion of the Republic of Texas. On September 11, 1842, General Adrian Woll and 1300 troops stormed the city. Texians fought back from the stone home of…

  • Surrender of Federal Forces by General David E. Twiggs · 0.1 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, near where Texas history took a dramatic turn in early 1861. Just blocks from here, Ben McCulloch and his volunteers cornered Federal forces. After tense negotiations and a show of…

  • Bexar County under Nine Governments · 0.1 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, the heart of Bexar County, a place that's seen more flags than most countries! This county holds the unique distinction of having been governed by nine different powers. From Spanish…

  • Commerce Street Bridge · 0.1 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of San Antonio's Commerce Street Bridge, a river crossing that's been central to this city for centuries. Back in 1836, during the Texas War for Independence, Alamo emissary Albert Martin…

  • Plaza De Armas (Military Plaza) · 0.1 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through the heart of San Antonio, right where the Plaza De Armas, or Military Plaza, has been a central spot for centuries. First explored by Spaniards in 1691, this plaza was once enclosed by adobe…

  • Mexico Invaded Texas Twice in 1842 · 0.1 mi · Historical Account

    Most people know about the Alamo in 1836. Fewer know that Mexico wasn't done with Texas after that — not by a long shot. When Santa Anna returned to power in 1841, he immediately sent General Rafael Vásquez north with…

  • Polish Quarter in San Antonio · 0.1 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, passing through the historic Polish Quarter. Hardship in Prussian-occupied Silesia pushed many to emigrate, and letters from Texas praised life here. Starting in 1854, Silesian…

  • Frost, T.C., Wool Warehouse · 0.1 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through downtown San Antonio, where Thomas C. Frost, a former Texas Ranger and Confederate soldier, built his wool warehouse business in the 1870s. He stored wool from producers across the state, helping…

  • Fest-Steves Block · 0.1 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Fest-Steves Block in San Antonio, a collection of Victorian commercial buildings right next to the Spanish Governor's Palace. German immigrant Edward Steves built the first structure in 1880,…

  • Zero Milestone_Old Spanish Trail · 0.1 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past Zero Milestone_Old Spanish Trail. Zero milestone Old Spanish Trail St. Augustine Pensacola - Mobile New Orleans - Houston San Antonio El Paso - Tucson - Yuma San Diego Dedicated By Governor Pat M.…

  • Casa Navarro · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    These unassuming buildings were once the home of a true Texas hero. José Antonio Navarro was a leading advocate for Tejano rights and one of only two native-born Texans to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence.…

  • Aztec Theatre (San Antonio) · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Step into a world of ornate beauty at the Aztec Theatre, a masterpiece of Aztec Revival architecture. Built in 1926, the Aztec Theatre quickly became a premier movie palace, showcasing both silent films and, later,…

  • Site of de la Garza House, Gardens and Mint · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of what was once a Texas mint! In 1734, the de la Garza family built this massive home, crafted with three-foot thick limestone walls and extensive gardens. Two generations later, Jose…

  • San Pedro Creek · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past San Pedro Creek, the very lifeblood of early San Antonio. Back in 1709, Franciscan fathers found these springs and named the creek for Saint Peter. Just nine years later, in 1718, this creek was…

  • O. Henry House · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the O. Henry House, a classic two-room home built by John Kush for German settlers around 1855. This humble dwelling was once home to William Sidney Porter, better known as the famous short story…

  • Old Military Headquarters · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of Old Military Headquarters in San Antonio. This stone building, once known as the Vance House, served as administrative offices for the U.S. Army during the Mexican War. Then, on February…

  • Groos National Bank · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of the Groos National Bank, a San Antonio institution with roots stretching back to 1848. Frederick Groos, a German immigrant and architect, started by freighting supplies to Fort Duncan,…

  • O. Henry House Museum (San Antonio) · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here for a literary detour! This humble house was once home to a man who could spin a yarn like no other, O. Henry. William Sydney Porter, before he became the famous O. Henry, lived in this rented room in…

  • Site of Old St. Mary's · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of Old St. Mary's in San Antonio. After Texas won its independence, immigrants from Ireland, Germany, and the U.S. poured into the growing city. The first Bishop of Galveston saw the need…

  • St. Mary's College · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of St. Mary's College, established in 1852 by four French members of the Society of Mary. This building opened in 1853, educating over 100 students of all creeds. It became the largest…

  • The Pajalache Acequia · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of the Pajalache Acequia, an irrigation system built by the Pajalache Indians in the early 1700s. This impressive waterway began right here in La Villita and stretched all the way to Mission…

  • Bowen's Island · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past Bowen's Island, a natural peninsula on the San Antonio River. In 1845, John Bowen bought this land and built a home, planting orchards and operating a waterwheel for his farm. His island became a…

  • Old San Antonio National Bank Building · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of the Old San Antonio National Bank Building. Organized in 1866 by George W. Brackenridge, it was the city's first federally chartered bank. This impressive Victorian structure, designed by…

  • Majestic Theatre · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past San Antonio's Majestic Theatre, a stunning example of atmospheric theatre design. Built in 1928 for a cool three million dollars, it was designed by John Eberson for the interstate theatre chain.…

  • Book Building · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of the Book Building in San Antonio. Back in the 1850s, the U.S. Army used this spot. But it was civil engineer Dwight Dana Book who bought the property in 1904. He then built this red brick…

  • Staacke Brothers Building · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Staacke Brothers Building, a testament to San Antonio's commercial growth. Built in 1894, this structure housed the successful carriage business of German immigrant August Frederick Staacke.…

  • Site of the Old Adobe · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of San Antonio's first Presbyterian Church, known as the Old Adobe. Built between 1846 and 1868 by Reverend John McCullough, this adobe structure served all Protestant faiths in the growing…

  • Majestic Theatre (San Antonio) · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Step back in time as you approach the Majestic Theatre, a true gem of San Antonio’s history. This place isn't just a theatre; it's a portal to the roaring twenties and a testament to architectural artistry. Designed by…

  • Smith, John W. · 0.3 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of John W. Smith's early home in San Antonio. A North Carolinian by birth, he came to Texas with Green DeWitt in 1826, settling first in Gonzales before moving here in 1828. Smith was a key…

  • The Stockman Building · 0.3 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, past the Stockman Building. Erected in 1867, this was the shop of Diedrich Heye, a German immigrant master leather craftsman. He made the finest saddles, bridles, and harness here,…

  • St. Philip's College · 0.3 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of St. Philip's College, which opened in 1898 as a sewing class for Black girls. Bishop James Steptoe Johnston founded it, believing education could solve race problems. Under the leadership…

  • Casino Club · 0.3 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past Casino Club. Property of Casino Association, organized 1853 among cultured German settlers. Club house and opera building, erected 1858, had a theatre; a hall seating 700; banquet rooms; club rooms.…

  • Gunter Hotel · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever heard rumors that blues legend Robert Johnson recorded some of his most famous songs here? The Gunter Hotel, built in 1909, is a San Antonio landmark with a musical past. In November 1936, Robert Johnson recorded…

  • Acequia Madre de Valero (San Antonio) · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder how San Antonio thrived centuries ago? It all started with this ingenious canal system. Back in 1718, when San Antonio was just a fledgling Spanish settlement, Franciscan priests and local indigenous people,…

  • Site of the Home of Dr. Ferdinand Ludwig Herff · 0.3 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the San Antonio home of Dr. Ferdinand Ludwig Herff, a German immigrant who made a huge mark on Texas medicine. He came here in 1847 with a utopian group called Die Vierziger, but their commune…

  • Travis Park United Methodist Church · 0.3 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past Travis Park United Methodist Church in San Antonio, a congregation with roots stretching back to the Republic of Texas. In <say-as interpret-as="date" format="y">1844</say-as>, missionary John Wesley…

  • St. John's Lutheran Church · 0.3 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past St. John's Lutheran Church. The 64 charter members of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church included families who migrated to Texas from Germany in the 1840s. Organized on Dec. 26, 1857, by the Rev.…

  • Dick's Last Resort · 0.3 mi · Things to Do

    Intentionally rude waitstaff and bucket-sized drinks. The insults are the attraction.

  • W. B. Teagarden House · 0.3 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the W.B. Teagarden House, a beautiful example of Queen Anne architecture built in 1903. It was originally home to the William Joske family. Later, it became the residence of William Baker Teagarden,…

  • Little Church of La Villita · 0.3 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, past the Little Church of La Villita. German Methodists erected this Gothic Revival church in 1879, with a Norwegian sailor named Olaf carving the pegs and windows. The Episcopal…

  • Stevens Building · 0.3 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Stevens Building in San Antonio, a real gem from the late 1800s. Designed by architect James Riely Gordon in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, it was finished in 1891. For years, the first…

  • Casino Club Building, San Antonio · 0.3 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past Casino Club Building, San Antonio. The exclusive Casino Club was organized in 1854 by San Antonio Germans. In 1881 the San Antonio Club was established for literary purpose. The institutions merged…

  • Alamo Cenotaph · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    In memory of the heroes who sacrificed their lives at the Alamo, March 6, 1836, in the defense of Texas. "They chose never to surrender nor retreat; these brave hearts with flag still proudly waving, perished in the…

  • Refusing to surrender, refusing to retreat · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Alamo Cenotaph in San Antonio. This monument remembers the heroes who fell defending the Alamo on March 6th, 1836. Their sacrifice, refusing to surrender or retreat, is remembered for its role in…

  • Alamo Cenotaph · 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Standing here, near the Alamo Cenotaph, you're at a place forever etched in the story of Texas courage and sacrifice. In 1836, the Battle of the Alamo saw Texan defenders, including William B. Travis, James Bowie, and…

  • Menger Hotel · 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here – you're about to see a place where history and mystery intertwine: the Menger Hotel. Built in 1859 by William Menger, it sits right next to the Alamo, on land that was actually part of the historic…

  • Alamo Low Barracks and Main Gateway · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of the Alamo's main gateway and low barracks. Originally part of Mission San Antonio de Valero, established nearby in 1718, this complex was fortified by Spanish cavalry in 1803. It became a…

  • 250th Anniversary of the Founding of San Antonio · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, a city that's seen some history! It was first explored by Spaniards way back in 1691, but colonial settlement kicked off in May of <say-as interpret-as="date"…

  • Where Rough Riders were recruited · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Menger Hotel, right on Alamo Plaza! Opened in 1859 by William Menger, this wasn't just any hotel; it was built to host everyone from presidents and generals to actors and poets. They even served…

  • Maverick, Samuel Augustos · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past Maverick, Samuel Augustos. A native of South Carolina; came to San Antonio in 1835; was guide for Ben Milam and other leaders in first attack on San Antonio by Texas Army, Dec. 1835. As Bexar…

  • Born in Germany, opened a boarding house · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past Menger Hotel. 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 buinesses were still clustered around Main Plaza…

  • Menger Hotel · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    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…

  • Menger Hotel · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    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 buinesses were still clustered around Main Plaza and Military Plaza. The popularity…

  • San Antonio Chili Queens · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    Every evening after sundown, the Chili Queens set up their tables in Military Plaza and ladled out bowls of slow-simmered chili con carne by lantern light. These Tejana women ran one of the first street food scenes in…

  • Milam, Benjamin Rush · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site where Benjamin Rush Milam, a true hero of Texas, met his end. Born in Kentucky in 1788, Milam was already a veteran of the War of 1812 before coming to Texas. He traded with the Comanche,…

  • Site of Rincon/Douglas School · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of San Antonio's first free public school for Black students. Built in the late 1860s, this stone structure was called Rincon School. It was funded by the Freedmen's Bureau and was unique in…

  • Barbed Wire Demonstration · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past Alamo Plaza in San Antonio, the very spot where a quiet demonstration in 1876 changed the American West forever. Here, salesman Pete McManus and his partner John Warne Gates set up a barbed wire…

  • El Quartel (El Cuartel) · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past El Quartel, built way back in 1810. This was the staging ground for Texas's first-ever overthrow of Spanish rule in 1811, when Governor and officials were arrested right here! But the Spanish…

  • La Villita · 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine standing where settlers once built their homes, now a vibrant hub of art and culture. La Villita, or "little village," is one of San Antonio's oldest neighborhoods. During the Battle of the Alamo in 1836,…

  • Fairmount Hotel (San Antonio, Texas) · 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Believe it or not, this entire hotel was moved six blocks through downtown San Antonio in 1985! The Fairmount Hotel was built in 1906. It was one of the few small "drummer" hotels in San Antonio, catering to traveling…

  • Saint Mark's Episcopal Church · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture right here in San Antonio. Its story starts way back in 1850, on land once part of the Alamo! The church itself was…

  • Ernst Homestead · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past what was once the Ernst Homestead, built around 1890. The land here bordered the Mission Concepcion Acequia. In 1896, William Ernst, a Prussian immigrant and former mail carrier, bought this land. He…

  • Don Jose Miguel de Arciniega · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, near where Don Jose Miguel de Arciniega once lived. Born in 1793, this maker of Texas joined the Spanish military at 17 and later held key municipal posts, including San Antonio…

  • John Hermann Kampmann · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of a major building boom in San Antonio, thanks to John Hermann Kampmann. He arrived from Germany in 1848, trained as an architect and stonemason, and went on to build and renovate some of…

  • William and Mary Ann Richter House · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the home of William and Mary Ann Richter, built right here in 1868 and 1869. William Richter was a barber, surgeon, and dentist who reportedly used leeches from the nearby acequia in his practice.…

  • Pan American Round Table · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past 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…

  • Menger Soap Works · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of the Menger Soap Works, a San Antonio institution that kept Texas clean for decades. Johann Nicholas Menger, a German immigrant, arrived in San Antonio in 1847. Just three years later, he…

  • San Antonio Section, National Council of Jewish Women · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site where, in 1907, the San Antonio Section of the National Council of Jewish Women was organized at the Menger Hotel. These women immediately focused on social services, starting night school…

  • The Caile House · 0.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Caile House in San Antonio. Built by Robert Caile, an Englishman, starting in 1857, this caliche block home was later expanded after the Civil War. The property, part of an old Spanish land…

  • The Alamo · 0.5 mi · Historical Marker

    Site of the 1836 battle during the Texas Revolution where approximately 200 Texian defenders held the former mission against Mexican forces for 13 days.

  • The Alamo Before the Battle - Camino Real Mission · 0.5 mi · National Historic Trail

    Mission San Antonio de Valero, founded 1718, was the first mission and the namesake of San Antonio de Bexar. It served as the central waystation on the Camino Real de los Tejas for seventy-five years before it was…

  • Alamo Mission · 0.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over for a second, you've got to see this. This is the Alamo, where a small band of Texans made a legendary stand for independence. In 1836, fewer than 200 Texan soldiers, including famous figures like Davy…

  • The Alamo · 0.5 mi · Things to Do

    In the spring of 1836 about two hundred Texas defenders held this old Spanish mission for thirteen days against a Mexican army of two thousand led by Santa…

  • Davy Crockett's Last Stand · 0.5 mi

    This is where the road that began on a Tennessee riverbank finally ended. Davy Crockett reached San Antonio in early February of 1836 with a small band of Tennessee volunteers and joined the roughly two hundred…

  • Susanna Dickinson's Account — The Alamo, 1836 · 0.5 mi · Primary Source

    Susanna Dickinson's 1875 eyewitness account of the fall of the Alamo on March 6, 1836. One of the few adult survivors, she describes Crockett playing violin during the siege, her husband's final words, and her rescue by…

  • Alamo Plaza Historic District · 0.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    You're standing on hallowed ground, a place where the fate of Texas independence hung in the balance. This is Alamo Plaza, home to the Alamo. In 1836, a small band of Texan defenders, including Davy Crockett and Jim…

  • Emma Tenayuca and the Pecan Shellers Strike · 0.5 mi · Historical Marker

    In 1938, twelve thousand Mexican-American women walked out of the pecan-shelling sheds on San Antonio's West Side. They were paid five to six cents a pound, working bare-handed in airless rooms where the dust gave them…

  • Crockett Hotel · 0.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    If these walls could talk! The Crockett Hotel overlooks the Alamo, and it's a landmark in its own right. Built in 1909, it was one of only three hotels in downtown San Antonio at the time. Built by the local Oddfellows'…

  • I-35 Purple Heart Trail — Where the Designation Was Won · 0.5 mi · Verified Web

    You're passing through the city that earned this stretch of road its Purple Heart Trail designation. In 2005, Tony Roman of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Alamo Chapter 1836 — based right here in San Antonio —…

  • Eagar House · 0.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Eagar House, a six-room stone home built right after the Civil War. It was the residence of Mrs. Sarah Eagar, born in 1842, and notably, the first Anglo-American girl born in San Antonio. The…

  • Maverick-Carter House · 0.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Maverick-Carter House in San Antonio, a grand 1893 home designed by architect Alfred Giles. It was built for William Harvey Maverick, son of a Texas Declaration signer, and later owned by…

  • De Zavala, Adina · 0.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of a legendary Texas preservationist's stand! Adina de Zavala, granddaughter of the Republic's first vice-president, dedicated her life to saving historic sites. In 1908, she famously…

  • Oge House · 0.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Oge House, a stone survivor from San Antonio's early days. Its basement and first floor were built way back in 1857, even before Louis Oge owned it. Oge himself arrived in Texas in 1845, fought…

  • United States San Antonio Arsenal · 0.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of the United States Arsenal in San Antonio. Founded way back in 1858, this place was a huge deal for military supplies. Construction started in 1859, but the Civil War threw a wrench in…

  • Arsenal Magazine · 0.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the old San Antonio Arsenal, a key military site that played a role in both Union and Confederate history. Land was secured here in 1858, and by 1859, it was the headquarters for the U.S. Army in…

  • Acequia Madre de Valero · 0.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the path of the Acequia Madre de Valero, the main irrigation ditch for the San Antonio de Valero Mission. Hand-dug by Spanish settlers and their Native American charges starting in 1718, this channel…

  • King William Neighborhood · 0.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio's King William neighborhood, a place with roots stretching back to the farmlands of the Alamo mission. After secularization in <say-as interpret-as="date" format="y">1793</say-as>, the…

  • Halff House · 0.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past Halff House. Mayer Halff (1836-1905) immigrated to Texas from Lauterborg, Alsace Lorraine, France, in 1850. In partnership with his brother Solomon, he opened a mercantile business in Liberty and…

  • Wulff, Anton · 0.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the former home of Anton Wulff, a German immigrant who came to Texas in 1848. Wulff became a successful merchant in San Antonio, serving on the City Council and as its very first Park Commissioner.…

  • Gustav Blersch House · 0.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Gustav Blersch House, one of only three antebellum homes left in San Antonio's King William Historic District. German immigrant Gustav Blersch built this limestone house in 1860. Over the years,…

  • Site of Original Building, First Baptist Church · 0.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site where San Antonio's First Baptist Church was organized on January 20, 1861. Their first permanent home, a two-story limestone building, was constructed between 1872 and 1877. Services were…

  • Alfred Giles Home · 0.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the former home of Alfred Giles, a major architect who designed buildings across Texas. Born in England, Giles moved to Texas for health reasons and established his own firm in San Antonio in 1876.…

  • Toltec Apartments · 0.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Toltec Apartments in San Antonio, a stunning example of early 20th-century classical revival architecture. Designed by Ernest P. Behles and built in 1913, it was commissioned by Dr. Augustus…

  • Christopher Columbus Italian Society Hall · 0.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Christopher Columbus Italian Society Hall in San Antonio. Built by the Italian immigrant community in 1927, this hall was dedicated just a few months later, in January 1928. It was designed to be…

  • First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio · 0.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of San Antonio's First Presbyterian Church. Back in 1844, a Presbyterian and a Methodist held the first Protestant worship service right here. The church was officially organized in 1846,…

  • Italian American Community in San Antonio · 0.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the heart of San Antonio's Italian-American community. Back in the 1870s, Italian immigrants started arriving, and by 1890, they'd carved out a neighborhood northwest of downtown. Right around here,…

  • San Antonio High School · 0.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of San Antonio High School, the very first public secondary school in the city. It opened way back in September of 1879, with just one teacher, F.M. Halbedl, holding classes in the Fireman's…

  • San Francisco Di Paola Catholic Church · 0.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the San Francisco Di Paola Catholic Church in San Antonio. Back in 1926, the city's Italian Catholics asked for a special mission. Father Saverio Vecchio answered the call, and by the end of that…

  • Sartor House · 0.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Sartor House in San Antonio, a beautiful example of Italianate architecture. Designed by the famous architect Alfred Giles, this home was built in 1881 for Alexander Sartor, Jr. Sartor,…

  • Scottish Rite Cathedral · 0.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Scottish Rite Cathedral in San Antonio, a stunning example of Classical Revival architecture. Scottish Rite Masonry began here in 1912, but really took off after World War I when many soldiers…

  • Guenther's Upper Mill · 0.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, passing the site of Guenther's Upper Mill. Carl Guenther, a millwright trained in Germany, arrived in Texas and started his San Antonio milling operation in 1859. By 1868, he’d built…

  • Wolfson House · 0.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Wolfson House in San Antonio, a real stunner from the late Victorian era. Built between 1888 and 1889, this was the home of Saul Wolfson, a big-time merchant in post-Civil War San Antonio. Look…

  • Charles F.A. and Emilie Hummel House · 0.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Charles F.A. and Emilie Hummel House, completed in 1884. Designed by architects Wahrenberger and Beckmann, this two-story limestone home showcases Italianate influences with its projecting…

  • Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center · 0.7 mi · Biographical

    Henry B. Gonzalez (1916-2000) was the first Mexican American elected to the San Antonio City Council (1953), the Texas State Senate (1956), and the United States Congress from Texas (1961). In 1957 he and Sen. Abraham…

  • Anna Barbara and Johann Engelbert Heidgen House · 0.7 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Anna Barbara and Johann Engelbert Heidgen House, a testament to German resilience on the Texas frontier. They arrived from Prussia in 1852, settling on the eastern edge of San Antonio's Irish…

  • Oscar and Rachel Berman House · 0.7 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Oscar and Rachel Berman House in San Antonio. Oscar, a Jewish-Russian immigrant, built a business empire here, starting with a wholesale liquor business that shifted to loans with Prohibition. In…

  • Elias and Lucy Edmonds House · 0.7 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the former home of Elias and Lucy Edmonds, built in 1877. Elias was a Confederate officer and lawyer, but his wife Lucy ran a 'high school for young ladies' right here on their property. Later owners…

  • Westside Black Enclaves · 0.7 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past Westside Black Enclaves. San Antonio&#x2019;s black population can be traced back to the city&#x2019;s earliest days. Presidial soldiers included many of African and American Indian ancestry. Later,…

  • Central Christian Church · 0.7 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, and right here is Central Christian Church, a place that's been making history for over a century. It all started back in 1883 when evangelist David Pennington organized the…

  • Engleman-Muench House · 0.7 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Engleman-Muench House in San Antonio, a home built in three stages starting way back in 1858. This place sits on land that was once part of the Alamo farmlands! It's a classic example of a San…

  • Groos, Carl Wilhelm August, House · 0.7 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the former home of Carl Wilhelm August Groos, a key figure in San Antonio's banking history. He arrived in Texas from Germany in 1848 and went on to co-found the Groos National Bank. This house,…

  • Norton-Polk-Mathis House · 0.7 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Norton-Polk-Mathis House, a San Antonio landmark with a story as layered as its architecture. This property traces its roots back to Spanish land grants, but its modern history begins in 1869…

  • Ursuline Convent and Academy · 0.7 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, passing the site of the Ursuline Convent and Academy. Back in 1851, seven French nuns arrived, answering Bishop Jean-Marie Odin's call. They opened the very first school for girls in…

  • Thiele Cottage · 0.7 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Thiele Cottage, built in 1890 for August Thiele, Jr., a San Antonio businessman. <break time="400ms"/> This high Victorian home was designed by architect James Reilly Gordon. <break…

  • Biesenbach House · 0.8 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Biesenbach House, built starting in 1880 by German immigrant August Biesenbach. Its walls are stucco over brick, featuring Gothic Revival details. Later, it was home to the Guenther Mill family…

  • Chabot House · 0.8 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Chabot House in San Antonio, built in 1876 by George Stooks Chabot, an English immigrant who made his fortune as a commission merchant. Look for the galleries with carved bracketing on this…

  • King, Dr. Claudius E.R. · 0.8 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the former home and office of Dr. Claudius E.R. King, an English physician who served as a Confederate surgeon during the Civil War. He moved to San Antonio and in 1880 hired architect Alfred Giles…

  • Old Edward Steves House · 0.8 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Old Edward Steves House in San Antonio. Built in 1874, this place is a prime example of lavish Victorian architecture from the late 1800s. It was constructed by Edward Steves, a German immigrant…

  • J.M. and Birdie Nix House · 0.8 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past J.M. and Birdie Nix House. Alabama natives Joseph Madison and Birdie Lanier Nix moved to San Antonio in the early 1890s. J.M. was a businessman who built hotels and other structures. In 1899, the…

  • Madison Square Presbyterian Church · 0.8 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of Madison Square Presbyterian Church, a San Antonio landmark with roots stretching back to <say-as interpret-as="date" format="y">1881</say-as>. <break time="400ms"/> That's when Reverend…

  • The Tarawa Marine Who Lay in State at the Alamo · 0.9 mi

    The Staff Sergeant William J. Bordelon Freeway is Interstate Thirty Seven between Interstate Thirty Five and Interstate Ten in San Antonio. Bordelon was born on Christmas Day, nineteen twenty, in San Antonio, and…

  • San Antonio Downtown and River Walk Historic District · 0.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Step into a living postcard, where San Antonio's heart beats along the River Walk! The San Antonio Downtown and River Walk Historic District reflects over a century of economic growth and development beginning in the…

  • Institute of Texan Cultures · 0.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Get ready to dive into the heart of Texas's vibrant cultural tapestry! This is the Institute of Texan Cultures, a place dedicated to celebrating the diverse groups that make Texas what it is today. Built initially as…

  • Venustiano Carranza in San Antonio · 1.0 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, and you're passing a place where a pivotal figure in the Mexican Revolution once plotted his country's future. Venustiano Carranza, who would become president of Mexico, used this…

  • Central Catholic High School · 1.0 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, where you're passing the site of Texas's oldest and largest private boys' school: Central Catholic High School. It all began in 1852, when San Antonio had no schools for boys at all.…

  • The Southwell Company · 1.0 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the legacy of a San Antonio business that's literally shaped history. The Southwell Company started way back in 1866 as the San Antonio Rubber Stamp Company, originally making stencils. It wasn't…

  • Schulze-Schilo House · 1.0 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Schulze-Schilo House, a testament to San Antonio's German craftsmanship. Built around 1891 by Carl Schulze, a prominent homebuilder, this house later belonged to Fritz and Laura Schilo, who…

  • Rechel-Stumpf House · 1.0 mi · Historical Marker

    You're cruising through San Antonio, and right here is the Rechel-Stumpf House. Built around 1880, this home belonged to Ernst Rechel, a pioneer music teacher who helped shape the city's cultural landscape. Imagine the…

  • Silvestre Revueltas · 1.1 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, passing the former home of a brilliant Mexican composer and violinist, Silvestre Revueltas. Born in Mexico in 1899, Revueltas came to San Antonio in 1926, becoming concertmaster at…

  • Petty House · 1.1 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Petty House in San Antonio, a home that saw a dramatic architectural transformation. Originally built in 1895 with Queen Anne style, it was purchased in 1901 by Van Alvin Petty, Sr. Then, in 1910…

  • Alejo de la Encarnacion Perez · 1.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the birthplace of a man who lived an incredibly long life, spanning some of Texas' most pivotal moments. Alejo de la Encarnacion Perez was born in 1835, and as an infant, he was the youngest known…

  • Brooks, Sidney J., Old Home · 1.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the old home of Judge Sidney J. Brooks, built around 1890. This grand Victorian house was designed by M. T. Eckles and built by T. R. Hertzberg. In 1909, Judge Brooks, a prominent lawyer and the…

  • Jose Antonio Navarro · 1.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the birthplace of Jose Antonio Navarro, a true Texas legend. Born right here in San Antonio in <say-as interpret-as="date" format="y">1795</say-as>, Navarro wasn't just any Tejano; he was a signer of…

  • Col. Jose Francisco Ruiz · 1.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the birthplace of Colonel Jose Francisco Ruiz, a man who wore two hats in early Texas. First, he served as an officer in the Mexican Army starting in 1831. But when Texas declared its independence in…

  • The Grass Fight · 1.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past San Antonio, and you're about to pass the site of one of the strangest battles in Texas history: The Grass Fight. It happened right near here, back on November 26th, 1835. Texan forces had been…

  • Don Jose de Jesus Rodriguez · 1.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the area where Don Jose de Jesus Rodriguez lived. He was a veteran of the Texas War for Independence, fighting in 1835 and 1836. Rodriguez was part of the storming party that entered Bexar in…

  • Old Lone Star Brewery · 1.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Raise a glass to the history of brewing in Texas at this former Lone Star Brewery, now a landmark of San Antonio's industrial past. Originally built in 1884 as the San Antonio Brewing Association, the complex later…

  • Capt. Jose Antonio Menchaca · 1.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the birthplace of Captain Jose Antonio Menchaca, right here in San Antonio. Born in <say-as interpret-as="date" format="y">1797</say-as>, Menchaca fought in the Texas Revolution and was a veteran of…

  • Halff, Alexander and Alma Oppenheimer · 1.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the former home of Alexander and Alma Halff, a couple from two prominent San Antonio families. Alexander was a merchant, banker, rancher, and civic leader. Their imposing house, built in 1904, was a…

  • Placido Olivarri · 1.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the birthplace of Placido Olivarri, a San Antonio native who became a guide for the Texas Army in 1835. Born in February of 1815, Olivarri lived a long life, passing away on September 8, 1894. His…

  • Don Juan Ximenes · 1.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the birthplace of Don Juan Ximenes, right here in San Antonio. Born in 1810, Ximenes was a true veteran of the Texas War for Independence, fighting from 1835 to 1836. He was even part of the daring…

  • Elmendorf, Emil · 1.4 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Emil Elmendorf residence in San Antonio. Built in 1884, this house was designed by Alfred Giles, a notable architect. It's a fantastic example of the 'raised cottage' style, meaning the main…

  • Driscoll, Clara · 1.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the final resting place of Clara Driscoll, the woman who saved the Alamo! Born a wealthy rancher's daughter, Driscoll learned in 1903 that the historic Long Barrack at the Alamo was about to be sold…

  • John Lang Sinclair · 1.5 mi · Historical Marker

    Hey road-trippers, look to your right! You're passing the spot where John Lang Sinclair grew up, the man who gave Texas its unofficial anthem. Back in 1903, Sinclair was a student at UT, and his Glee Club leader dared…

  • Old Powder Mill · 1.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of San Antonio's Old Powder Mill. Long before Texas was a state, Spanish settlers were making gunpowder right here. They'd mix charcoal from Hill Country wood, saltpeter gathered from bat…

  • Alamo Masonic Cemetery · 1.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Alamo Masonic Cemetery in San Antonio. Chartered in 1848, Alamo Lodge Number 44, the Masons, bought this land in 1853 to ensure a burial place for their members. The oldest marked grave here…

  • Clegg, L.B. · 1.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the former home of L.B. Clegg, a North Carolina native who founded the San Antonio Printing Company. In 1901, he hired architect Harvey Page to design this very house. Page, who also designed the…

  • Fisk, James Nathaniel · 1.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the resting place of James Nathaniel Fisk, a Vermonter who came to Texas and fought for its independence. He joined the Army of Texas on March 6th, 1836, just as the revolution was heating up, and…

  • Fisk, Simona Smith · 1.5 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, and right here is the marker for Simona Smith Fisk. Born in 1829, she was the daughter of the legendary Texas Ranger, Erastus 'Deaf' Smith. Simona lived a full life, marrying James…

  • Hall, Lee, Captain · 1.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the marker for Captain Lee Hall, a man who spent his life defending Texas and the U.S. honor. Born in North Carolina, Hall came to Texas in 1869 and quickly made a name for himself. By 1871, he was…

  • Committee on Public Safety · 1.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past San Antonio, where a pivotal moment in the Civil War unfolded, long before Fort Sumter. Back in January of 1861, Texas was forming its own path. Governor Sam Houston was out of step, but the Texas…

  • Battle of the Alazan · 1.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of the Battle of the Alazan, fought way back on June 20th, 1813. This was a clash in the long struggle between Spanish Royalists and rebels trying to control Texas. Colonel Ygnacio Elizondo,…

  • Old San Pedro Springs · 1.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past Old San Pedro Springs, a place that's seen a lot of Texas history unfold. Back in the late 1840s, it was a popular camping spot for the U.S. Army during the Mexican War. By the 1850s, it was the…

  • King, Charles Frederick · 1.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the San Antonio home of Charles Frederick King, a man who saw Texas history firsthand. King fought in the Texas Army in <say-as interpret-as="date" format="y">1836</say-as>, right in the thick of our…

  • Smith, Samuel S. · 1.6 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the resting place of Samuel S. Smith, a man who saw action in two significant Texas expeditions. Smith was part of both the Woll and Somervell expeditions back in 1842. He was born in Boston,…

  • Otto Koehler House · 1.7 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Otto Koehler House in San Antonio. Built in 1901, this was one of the first homes in this neighborhood. Otto Koehler, the man behind the Pearl Brewing Company, hired local architect Carl Von…

  • Adina Emilia de Zavala · 1.8 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the San Antonio home of Adina De Zavala, a fierce protector of Texas history. In 1907, she famously barricaded herself inside the Alamo Long Barracks to stop its demolition. Her lifelong dedication…

  • Confederate Cemetery · 1.8 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, and right here is the Confederate Cemetery. This land was originally granted by the King of Spain, then divided into city cemeteries. But in 1885, the Albert Sidney Johnston Camp of…

  • Col. Edward Miles · 1.8 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving through San Antonio, and right here is the resting place of Colonel Edward Miles. He arrived in Texas way back in 1829, long before it was a state. Miles fought in the Texas War for Independence,…

  • Gould-Onderdonk House · 1.8 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the home of a distinguished Texas art dynasty. In 1878, Robert J. Onderdonk, a leading landscape and portrait painter, settled here, bringing a realistic style to Texas art. His children, Julian and…

  • Mill on the Pajalache Acequia · 1.8 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of a mill that was already grinding grain before 1824. Built on the Pajalache Acequia, this was no ordinary gristmill. It was a vital stop for early settlers, providing food, and a welcome…

  • Monte Vista Historic District · 1.8 mi · Historical Marker

    You're cruising through San Antonio's Monte Vista Historic District, a neighborhood that really blossomed between 1890 and 1930. Look around, and you'll see the grand homes built by some of the era's biggest names: Otto…

  • David J. and May Bock Woodward House · 1.8 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the former home of David J. and May Bock Woodward, designed by architect Atlee B. Ayres for the family in 1904. May Woodward herself was instrumental in the design, working closely with Ayres. After…

  • Roy and Madge Hearne House · 1.8 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Roy and Madge Hearne House in San Antonio. Roy Hearne, a cotton broker, and his wife Madge, a granddaughter of Sam Houston, bought this property in 1910. They hired architect Atlee B. Ayres to…

  • Ford, John Salmon "Rip" · 1.9 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the final resting place of John Salmon "Rip" Ford, a man who truly lived by his motto: "Ready, ay, ready!" Born in South Carolina in 1815, Ford came to Texas and became a jack-of-all-trades and a…

  • Bee, Hamilton P. · 1.9 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the marker for Hamilton P. Bee, a man who saw a huge chunk of Texas history unfold. He was a legislator, serving as Secretary of the 1st Texas Senate and even Speaker of the House. But Bee was also a…

  • Jay Adams House · 1.9 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the Jay Adams House in San Antonio, a stunning example of Queen Anne architecture. Developer Jay Adams built this home in 1888 to set the standard for his new Laurel Heights neighborhood. Notice the…

  • Christ Episcopal Church · 1.9 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past Christ Episcopal Church in San Antonio. Episcopalians started worshipping in this neighborhood back in 1907, under another church's wing. Christ Church itself was officially formed in 1911, with John…

  • Pershing House · 2.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over for a moment! You're about to pass a house that witnessed the birth of modern American military power, right here in San Antonio. Since 1881, this very residence has housed the commanding officers of Fort Sam…

  • St. Paul's Epsicopal Church · 2.0 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past St. Paul's Episcopal Church in San Antonio. Formed in 1883 to serve soldiers at Fort Sam Houston, the parish immediately planned this building. The first Bishop of West Texas donated the land, and…

  • Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Building · 2.1 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the site of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Building in San Antonio. It opened in 1923 as the Woodlawn Exchange, serving the city's growing north side neighborhoods. Imagine thirty-five…

  • Belgian Transit of Venus Observation Site · 2.1 mi · Historical Marker

    Hey road trippers! You're cruising past a spot in San Antonio that played a small but significant role in understanding our solar system. Back in 1882, Belgian astronomer Jean-Charles Houzeau brought an international…

  • Bullis House · 2.2 mi · Historical Marker

    You're driving past the former home of General John Lapham Bullis, a man who made his name on the Texas frontier. <break time="400ms"/> In 1873, he took command of Seminole Scouts, a company renowned for tracking and…

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