Alamo Mission in San Antonio

The Alamo (Mission San Antonio de Valero) is the name of former mission and fortress compound, now a museum, in San Antonio, Texas. The compound, which originally comprised a church and surrounding buildings, was built by the Spanish Empire in the 18th century for the education of local Native Americans after their conversion to Christianity. After its later abandonment as a mission, it was used as a fortress in the 19th century and was the scene of several military actions, including most notably the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, one of the pivotal battles between the forces of the Republic of Texas and Mexico during the Texas Revolution.

Related Topics:
San Antonio - Texas - Spanish Empire - 18th century - Native American - Christianity - 19th century - 1836 - Battle of the Alamo - Republic of Texas - Mexico - Texas Revolution

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