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The Alamo. / 29.42583°N 98.48611°W / 29.42583; -98.48611. The Alamo is a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Roman Catholic missionaries in what is now San Antonio, Texas, United States. It was the site of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, a pivotal event of the Texas Revolution in which ...
- Misión San Antonio de Valero
- Anthony of Padua
- 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
For many years after 1845—the year that Texas was annexed by the United States—the Alamo was used by the U.S. Army for quartering troops and storing supplies. In 1883 the state of Texas purchased the Alamo, and in 1903 it acquired the title to the remainder of the old mission grounds.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mar 4, 2010 · Updated: January 12, 2021 | Original: March 4, 2010. The Battle of the Alamo during Texas’ war for independence from Mexico lasted thirteen days, from February 23, 1836-March 6, 1836. In ...
- Missy Sullivan
- 3 min
Following the Texas Revolution, the Alamo's history mirrored that of the Republic of Texas and, after annexation, the United States. Having been left derelict for some years, the Alamo served as a staging post for the U.S. Army. It was during this expansion west that the Alamo’s famous parapet was added.
The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal event and military engagement in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna reclaimed the Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas, United States), killing most of the ...
- February 23 – March 6, 1836
- Mexican victory
Digital History - The Battle of the Alamo (May 10, 2024) Battle of the Alamo, battle during the Texas Revolution that occurred from February 23 to March 6, 1836, in San Antonio, Texas. It ended in a decisive victory for Mexican forces over “Texian” volunteers, who were annihilated. It also became a symbol of fierce resistance for the people ...
18 Pounder Losoya House. Alamo Film. Statues of Heroes. Wall of History. Alamo Cannons. 16 Pounder Cannon. Alamo Bronze Models. Gardens. Mission Gate and Lunette.
