Casa Navarro State Historic Site

Casa Navarro is a limestone and adobe complex in downtown San Antonio that includes three buildings from the 1830s through 1850s: a residence, a kitchen, and a two-story office building. The structures display a blend of Spanish and Anglo-American construction methods and now serve as a venue for exhibits about this era.

Jose Antonio Navarro, one of two native-born Texans to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence, lived and worked at this property across four distinct periods of the state's history. The property reflects the political and social upheaval of those years and his significant role in them.

The site tells the story of Jose Antonio Navarro and shows how Mexican-American communities lived in this neighborhood, maintaining their traditions and identity. Exhibits highlight the struggle for rights and the cultural importance of this family to Texas.

The site is located in a downtown area and is accessible on foot, with guided tours and educational programs that offer deeper insights for visitors. The best times to visit are during regular operating days when guides are present and exhibits are fully accessible.

The property sits in a neighborhood called Laredito, which was once a thriving Mexican community, traces of which remain visible in the area today. This location makes the buildings an important anchor point of the local story and shows how the community evolved across generations.

Location: San Antonio

Inception: 1964

Address: 228--232 S. Loredo St.

Website: https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/casa-navarro-state-historic-site

GPS coordinates: 29.42308,-98.49714

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47