Last updated: January 26, 2023
Place
Spanish Governor's Palace
Photo/NPS
Quick Facts
Location:
105 Plaza de Armas (105 Military Plaza), in downtown San Antonio, Texas
Significance:
Visit the Spanish Governor's Palace to experience San Antonio's beginnings.
Designation:
Certified site; National Historic Landmark
MANAGED BY:
Amenities
1 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
The Spanish Governor's Palace is all that remains of the original Presidio San Antonio de Bexar--the first permanent Spanish military presence in San Antonio. It served as both the residence and office for captains of the military garrison from 1722 until the early 1800s.
Site Information
Location (105 Plaza de Armas (105 Military Plaza), in downtown San Antonio, Texas)
The complex includes a one-story masonry and stucco structure with ten rooms, a well-manicured courtyard, and a fountain.