Presidio San Antonio de Bexar, Spanish colonial fortress in San Antonio, United States
The Presidio San Antonio de Béxar stood on the west bank of the San Antonio River, featuring adobe buildings and brush huts for military personnel.
Spanish colonial official Martín de Alarcón established the presidio on May 5, 1718, to protect the Mission San Antonio de Valero and nearby settlements.
The presidio formed the foundation of San Antonio's first Spanish settlement, where soldiers and their families created a new community in Texas.
The fortress contained living quarters for forty-five soldiers and their families, with additional units assigned to guard nearby Spanish missions.
Despite its military importance, the presidio never received permanent fortification walls, relying instead on the protection of surrounding mission structures.
Location: San Antonio
Part of: Main and Military Plazas Historic District
GPS coordinates: 29.42417,-98.49361
Latest update: March 8, 2025 08:29
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