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Revision as of 11:57, 30 September 2007
The Alamo (1835-1876) - Established as a Catholic Mission, San Antonio de Valero, in 1718 and served as a post for various Spanish, Mexican, Texian and U.S. forces until 1876. Also known as Camp Almus and Post at San Antonio.
The Alamo History
The Alamo was ccupied by a series of Spanish and Mexican forces until Dec 1835 when it was surrendered to the Republic of Texas during the Texas Revolution. Lt. Col. William B. Travis occupied the Alamo on 23 Feb 1836 with 187 men under his command. Travis and his company were beseiged by a superior force under the command of General Antonio López de Santa Anna and, after 13 days, were all killed.
Current Status
The Alamo is currently in the custody of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, who maintain the buildings and welcome visitors under a resolution of the Texas Legislature passed in 1905. It was designated a National Historic Landmark on 19 Dec 1960.
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Location: 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas 78205. (210) 281-0710 Maps & Images Lat: 29.425703 Long: -98.486155 |
Sources:
- Wikipedia
- The Handbook of Texas OnLine
- Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 154
- Pierce, Gerald S., Texas Under Arms: The Camps, Posts, Forts & Military Towns of the Republic of Texas 1836-1846, Encino Press, Austin TX, 1969, ISBN/ASIN: B0006CYB9I, pages 125-148
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