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The Pajalache Acequia (Ditch)

San Antonio, Bexar County

Marker Text

Constucted early in the 18th century by the Pajalache Indians as a part of their irrigation system, began here in La Villita and ended at Mission Concepcion. The padres and the Indians travelled in canoes between these places, as the acequia was wide and deep. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address N. Presa St.
Location Description E side of N. Presa St., N side of San Antonio River, at entrance to River Walk (Paseo del Rio)
Marker # 3911
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (pink granite and bronze)
Code missions; water topics; Native Americans
Latitude, Longitude 29.422745, -98.489473

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