BACKGROUND OF SAN ANTONIO (1519-PRESENT).
Beginning in the late 1500s, Europeans sporadically went into South and also Central Texas, although they did not settle there up until the early 1700s. Discover the rich history of San Antonio from the earliest Spanish explorations to Mexican rule and the Texas Republic.

From mid-19th century statehood with the railroad and commercial advancement, find out more about the varied cultures and also affects that have actually shaped our modern city.

NATIVE AMERICAN OCCUPATION.
Beginning in the late 1500s, Europeans occasionally entered South and also Central Texas, although they did not settle there until the early 1700s …

SPANISH EXPLORATION & THE COLONIAL PERIOD.
Early growth in San Antonio, including at the very first website of Objective San Antonio de Valero, was momentary in nature and also was influenced by many aspects consisting of location, distance to water, and also defensive issues …

MEXICAN & TEXAS REPUBLIC PERIODS.
The early 19th century was a time of unrest in both Mexico and also the northern frontier. Daddy Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla officially began his rebellion versus the Spanish government in 1810. The disobedience against Spanish guideline materialized in San Antonio a year later on in 1811 with the Casas Rebellion …

EARLY STATEHOOD & ANTEBELLUM PERIODS.
Late in December of 1845, the United States Congress approved the Texas State Constitution, and also Texas ended up being as a state. Prior to statehood, San Antonio and the Texas frontier was a dangerous location loaded with unpredictability …

RAILROAD AGE & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT.
In 1877, the Galveston, Harrisburg, and also San Antonio Railway arrived in San Antonio and also triggered major development in both company and also population. Four years later, the International‐Great Northern Railway reached the city, and a number of other lines followed …

MILITARY & POSTWAR DEVELOPMENT.
The establishment of armed forces flight training centers, such as Brooks and Kelly army landing fields, represented a significant consider San Antonio’s growth during the 1910s as well as 1920s …

LEISURE & HERITAGE TOURISM.
In response to San Antonio’s fast growth during the late nineteenth as well as early twentieth centuries, many local homeowners became interested in the affiliated loss of the city’s historic landmarks. This concern paired with the city’s boosting condition as a vacationer location triggered the growth of the local tourist as well as heritage conservation market …