National Register Listings in
Bexar County, Texas

Alamo Methodist Church Alamo National Bank Building Alamo National Bank Building Alamo Plaza Historic District Alamo Portland and Roman Cement Works Alamo Stadium and Gymnasium Alamo, The Aue Stagecoach Inn Aztec Theater Barnes-Laird House Barr Building Base Administration Building Bexar County Courthouse Blue Star Street Industrial Historic District Bonham, James Butler, Elementary School Brackenridge Park Brady Building-Empire Theater Brooke Army Medical Center Buckeye Park Gate Builders Exchange Building Bungalow Colony Historic District Burns Building Bushnell Calcasieu Building Carver, George Washington, Library and Auditorium Central Trust Company Building Chinese Sunken Garden Gate Church of Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria y Guadalupe City of San Antonio Municipal Auditorium City Public Service Company Building Clegg, L. B., House Dionicio Rodriguez Bridge in Brackenridge Park Elmendorf, Emil, House Espada Aqueduct Fairmount Hotel, The Fence at Alamo Cement Company First National Bank of San Antonio Floore Country Store Fort Sam Houston Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Fountain at Alamo Cement Company Fourth Ward School Franklin, Thomas H., House Friedrich Complex Garcia-Garza House Goad Motor Company Building Green, Robert B., Memorial Hospital Guenther, Carl Hilmar, House Gunter Hotel Halff, A. H., House Hangar 9 Harris, Ethel Wilson, House Harrison, John S., House Havana, The Hays Street Bridge Heidemann Ranch Heidgen, Johann and Anna, House Heimann Building Herrera Ranch Huebner-Onion Homestead and Stagecoach Stop International & Great Northern Railroad Passenger Station Jacala Restaurant Kelly Field Historic District King William Historic District Krause House La Villita Historic District Lavaca Historic District Lee, Robert E., Hotel Lerma's Nite Club Light House Livingston-Hess House Main and Military Plazas Historic District Majestic Theatre Maverick Building Maverick-Carter House Meerscheidt, Otto, House Menger Soap Works Merchants Ice and Cold Storage Company Milam Building Milam, Ben, Statue Miraflores Park Mission Concepcion Mission Parkway Mission San Francisco de la Espada Mission San Francisco de la Espada (Boundary Increase) Mission San Juan Capistrano Monastery of Our Lady of Charity Monte Vista Residential Historic District Morrison, William J., Jr., House Navarro, Jose Antonio, Elementary School Navarro, Jose Antonio, House Complex Old Lone Star Brewery Old Lone Star Brewery (Boundary Increase) Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Therese Church Partee, Hiram, House Pershing House Plehwe Complex Poe Motor Company Post Chapel, Fort Sam Houston Prospect Hill Missionary Baptist Church Quadrangle, The Randolph Field Historic District Reinbolt Hall at St. Mary's University Saint Anthony Hotel San Antonio Casino Club Building San Antonio City Cemeteries Historic District, Old San Antonio Downtown and River Walk Historic District San Antonio Drug Company San Antonio Loan and Trust Building San Antonio Missions National Historical Park San Antonio National Cemetery San Antonio US Post Office and Courthouse San Antonio Water Works Pump Station No. 2 San Jose Mission National Historic Site San Pedro Springs Park Schroeder-Yturri House Scottish Rite Cathedral Selma Stagecoach Stop and Post Office Smith-Young Tower South Alamo Street-South Mary's Street Historic District Southern Pacific Depot Historic District Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Station Spanish Governor's Palace Specht’s Store and Schmidt’s Gin St. John's Seminary St. Louis Hall at St. Mary's University St. Mark's Episcopal Church Staacke Brothers Building State Highway 3-A Bridge at Cibolo Creek Stations of the Cross and Grotto at the Shrine of St. Anthony de Padua Stevens Building Thiele House and Thiele Cottage Thomas Jefferson High School Toltec, The Travelers Hotel Trinity University Historic District Trolley Stop in Alamo Heights U.S. San Antonio Arsenal Uhl, Gustav, House and Store University of the Incarnate Word Administration Building Ursuline Academy Vogel Belt Complex Wedgwood, The White, R.L., Ranch Woodward, David J. and May Bock, House Wright, L. T., House Ximenes Chapel Yturri-Edmunds House
The Texas Rangers, a famous law enforcement agency, were first organized in 1835 to protect settlers from Native American attacks.
Texas random facts
Bexar County, Texas, holds a significant place in the history of the Lone Star State. Native American tribes thrived in the region for centuries before the arrival of European explorers. In 1718, the Spanish established the Mission San Antonio de Valero, known as the Alamo, which became a symbol of Texas' fight for independence. The area came under Mexican control after Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821.

During the Texas Revolution in 1836, the Battle of the Alamo took place, where a small group of Texan defenders valiantly fought against Mexican forces. Although the defenders ultimately lost, their bravery and sacrifice galvanized the Texan cause. Soon after, the Republic of Texas was established, and Bexar County was officially created in 1837, named after San Antonio de Béxar.

Bexar County played a vital role in the westward expansion of the United States. It became part of the United States when Texas joined as the 28th state in 1845. The county saw significant growth with the construction of railroads, the establishment of military bases like Fort Sam Houston, and the influx of European immigrants. In 1968, HemisFair '68 brought international attention to the county, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and attracting visitors from around the world. Today, Bexar County is known for its vibrant tourism industry, robust military presence, renowned healthcare institutions, and prestigious educational establishments.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Bexar County, Texas.

  • Pre-19th Century: The region that would become Bexar County was inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Coahuiltecan and Lipan Apache.

  • 1718: The Spanish established the Mission San Antonio de Valero, known today as the Alamo, in what is now downtown San Antonio. This marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the area.

  • 1821: Mexico gained independence from Spain, and the region came under Mexican control.

  • 1836: The Battle of the Alamo took place during the Texas Revolution, where a small group of Texan defenders fought against Mexican forces. Though the defenders were ultimately defeated, their resistance became a symbol of Texas independence.

  • 1837: The Republic of Texas officially established Bexar County, naming it after San Antonio de Béxar, the former Spanish name for the area.

  • 1845: Texas joined the United States as the 28th state.

  • 1861-1865: During the American Civil War, Bexar County remained part of the Confederacy.

  • Late 19th-early 20th century: The county saw growth and development with the expansion of railroads, the establishment of military bases like Fort Sam Houston, and the arrival of European immigrants.

  • 1968: HemisFair '68, a world's fair, was held in San Antonio, bringing national and international attention to the city and the county.