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Alamo Cenotaph

San Antonio, Bexar County

Marker Text

In memory of the heroes who sacrificed their lives at the Alamo, March 6, 1836, in the defense of Texas. "They chose never to surrender nor retreat; these brave hearts with flag still proudly waving, perished in the flames of immortality that their high sacrifice might lead to the founding of this Texas."

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Alamo Plaza
Marker # 95
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type Texas Centennial Commission Monument
Code military topics; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas
Latitude, Longitude 29.425152, -98.486316

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