San Fernando Cathedral - San Antonio, Texas
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: WM394R
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/28/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Max Cacher
Views: 71

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

Also buried within the Cathedral is Bishop Anthony Dominic Pellicer, the first bishop of the Diocese.

The cathedral has the crypt of the Alamo heroes, with unknown number of human remains and the cathedral has the grave the first bishop for a total of two final resting places.
City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Not listed

Approximate number of graves: Not listed

Cemetery Status: Inactive Maintained

Cemetery Website: Not listed

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