Acequia Madre de Valero
Acequia Madre de Valero, Colonial irrigation canal in San Antonio, United States.
The Acequia Madre de Valero spans from Brackenridge Park to South Alamo Street, featuring native limestone construction and water control mechanisms.
Spanish settlers and indigenous workers constructed this irrigation system in 1719 to support the San Antonio de Valero Mission's agricultural needs.
The canal network demonstrates the engineering methods of Spanish colonists combined with Native American labor techniques in early Texas settlements.
Visitors can observe restored sections of the acequia near the Hemisfair area, where a limestone block displays the Texas Historical Commission marker.
A portion of this irrigation system continues beneath the Menger Hotel, connecting to a larger 45-mile network of water channels.
Location: Texas
Architects: Antonio de Olivares
Part of: Johann and Anna Heidgen House
GPS coordinates: 29.42167,-98.48917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:26
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