Old San Pedro Springs
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Marker Text: Near this site, noted camping spot 5 miles from city. Used by U.S. Army, Mexican War, 1846-48. Often scene of summer picnics and political speeches, 1850's.
On surrender to Confederate Texans of all federal troops in state, it was site of prisoner of war camp for a short time, for quarters, prisoners built dugouts and brush arbors. Later, campsite for Confederate soldiers moving toward western frontier, for troops of Arizona-New Mexico Campaign, and for raw recruits in camps of instruction. (1965) Marker No: 3806
Aluminum 18x 28 Subject Marker
National Register of Historic Places
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Geographic: 29.446438,-98.499657
Location: San Pedro Park, Corner of Dewey Place and San Pedro, San Antonio