An icon of Texas Independence, the Alamo is Texas most famous and most often visited landmark. To the people of San Antonio, the Alamo is a sacred shrine. The men who fought here made the ultimate sacrifice for liberty. Commemorating a milestone, this important historic site is marking the 175th anniversary of the famed valiant battle.
To understand the events leading up to the battle at the Alamo, lets first visit Gonzales. Gonzales is one of the earliest Anglo-American settlements in Texas. Located between present day San Antonio and Houston, Gonzales is famous as the "Lexington of Texas" and holds title for being the site of the first skirmish of the Texas Revolution.
To understand the events leading up to the battle at the Alamo, lets first visit Gonzales. Gonzales is one of the earliest Anglo-American settlements in Texas. Located between present day San Antonio and Houston, Gonzales is famous as the "Lexington of Texas" and holds title for being the site of the first skirmish of the Texas Revolution.