Description
The Alamo is a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound located in downtown San Antonio, Texas. Originally Mission San Antonio de Valero, it served as a key military outpost and religious center in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Reason for Significance
It is most famously known as the site of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. This pivotal military engagement, though a defeat for Texian forces, became a powerful symbol of courage and sacrifice, inspiring the rallying cry "Remember the Alamo" and ultimately contributing to Texas's independence.
Property Location
Property Information
Category
Building
Acreage
5
Listed Date
10/15/1966
Other Names
Not specified
Significance Details
Area of Significance
Military
Periods of Significance
1700 Ad - 1849 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Other Historic Places in San Antonio, Texas:
Alamo Methodist Church
Area of Significance
Architecture
Location
1150 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, Texas
Alamo National Bank Building
Area of Significance
Commerce; Economics; Architecture
Location
105 S. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, Texas
Alamo National Bank Building
Area of Significance
Engineering; Architecture
Location
316 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, Texas