Davy Crockett, James Bowie, William Barret Travis - San Antonio
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 29° 25.472 W 098° 29.647
14R E 549070 N 3255128
Crypt containing the remains of Davy Crockett, James Bowie, William Barret Travis and other heroes of the Alamo in the San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio.
Waymark Code: WM394N
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/28/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member cache_test_dummies
Views: 199

Text of plaque:

Here Lie the Remains of Travis, Crockett, Bowie and Other Alamo Heroes

Formerly buried in the sanctuary of the Old San Fernando Church

Exhumed July 28, 1936. Exposed to public view for a year. Entombed May 11, 1938

The Archdiocese of San Antonio erected this memorial May 11 A.D. 1938  R.I.P

Description:
These men were the leaders at the Alamo and all folk heroes of Texas history.


Date of birth: 08/17/1786

Date of death: 03/06/1836

Area of notoriety: Historical Figure

Marker Type: Tomb (above ground)

Setting: Indoor

Visiting Hours/Restrictions: 6 am - 6 pm

Fee required?: No

Web site: [Web Link]

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