Alamo Cenotaph

The Alamo Cenotaph is a marble sculpture at Alamo Plaza in San Antonio, rising approximately 60 feet (18 meters) in white Georgia marble. The figures of defenders are carved into detailed relief panels that wrap around the base and depict scenes from the siege.

Italian sculptor Pompeo Coppini created this memorial in 1936 to mark the centennial of Texas independence. The dedication ceremony took place on April 21, 1940, the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto.

The names of 187 known defenders are engraved into the marble, allowing visitors to read each individual inscription. The monument serves as a place of remembrance where people often leave flowers or take photographs.

The monument stands freely on the plaza and remains accessible around the clock, as the area is not gated. Visitors can view the relief work up close and read inscriptions on all four sides.

Four carved figures stand at different heights representing Travis, Crockett, Bowie, and Bonham. The arrangement follows a symbolic hierarchy, with commanders positioned higher than ordinary soldiers.

Location: Texas

Made from material: marble

GPS coordinates: 29.42620,-98.48670

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28