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Which locations around San Antonio deserve a historical marker?

Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around San Antonio?

SATXtoday: Alamo Observance

We love the Alamo, but what other locations could use some love?

Photo by SATXtoday reader Bridgett P.

Hey, history buffs. Submit your unofficial historical locations around town.

Have you ever looked at a local spot and thought, “This place deserves to be commemorated?” Our city is full of legendary locations – many of which are indicated by historical markers. Historical markers reveal significant places, streets, neighborhoods, buildings, businesses, and cultural events from the past or present. Think: The Tower of the Americas or Our Lady of the Lake University.

But not all significant areas get the attention they deserve. What about Liberty Bar where you can share some of the best brunch with friends in the former home of the benedictine nuns in the order of Saint Scholastica? Or what about the cow that welcomes you when entering the historic Lavaca neighborhood?We want to put these places on the map — literally.

Rules + details

Submit your historic place for a chance to be featured nationwide on our historical marker map. Our favorite submissions will then be featured in our newsletter, where we’ll put it to a vote. Who knows? Maybe it will receive an official historical marker.

Submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

Finalists will be selected by our team and announced in our newsletter. These finalists will then go head-to-head in a vote for our readers’ favorite. The winner will be announced later in December. No promises that it will get an actual historical marker, but it will be one in our hearts.

Want to know more about official historical markers around town? Check out the San Antonio Historical Marker Database.

The results

You’ve submitted your favorites, now it’s time for us to reveal the finalists for the SATXtoday historical marker contest. Check out the nominations below, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite.

The cow that greets you when entering the Lavaca nieghborhood.

The Lavaca Vaca is the perfect photo opp for any passerby and is the welcome sign to a neighborhood dating back to the 1870s.

Photo by SATXtoday reader John

The Lavaca Vaca

“A metal cow statue and sign that welcomes everyone into the historic Lavaca neighborhood. She greets every passerby, dresses up for all the holidays, and even gives rides to small children.”

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Southside Lions Park was home to one of San Antonio’s first Pride celebrations.

Photo by Marshall M.

Southside Lions Park

One of the first official Pride events was a picnic held at Southside Lions Park and is estimated to have seen 300 people attend, bringing their own dishes to the potluck.

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Adina Emilia De Zavala was a Texas historian and had a hand in preserving The Alamo’s legacy.

Photo by Marie O.

St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

The savior of the Alamo is buried there, along with the original owners of one of the most famous Texas boot companies. Many instrumental people in the history of San Antonio and Texas are buried there. It is a small cemetery, divided into 4 areas, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

It was built to accommodate persons on foot, not accessible by car. There is a large cross and statue in the center. It was built originally for members of St. Mary’s church in San Antonio. It is a treasure.

It doesn’t stop there — we got more submissions than these. Just check out our map of unofficial historical locations — both locally and across the nation.

Historical Marker SATX Phase One

We’re putting the power in your hands and asking you to add a point to our map of unofficial historical markers.

Graphic by SATXtoday team

Voting closes Wednesday, Dec. 11 — so be sure to vote for the historical location you’d love to see recognized for its significance.

Vote here.

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