The Alamo

The Alamo was founded as a mission by Franciscans in 1744 and is located in downtown San Antonio. On the other hand, the Alamo was a functioning fort by the year 1834. It is one of America's most important historical landmarks.

In 1836, a small army of 187 soldiers, including Daniel Boone, Jim Bowie, and Davie Crockett, barricaded themselves inside the Alamo. They were members of a troop of men who fought an army of 3,000 Mexican soldiers in the Texas War of Independence. Although all 187 defenders were murdered, "Remember the Alamo!" cry united the state, and it eventually defeated the Mexicans.

The Alamo is now the most visited attraction in the state of Texas. It attracts over two million visitors each year who come to see the exterior and interior elements. The fort, long barracks, church, and arcade are all worth seeing, and there is also a museum and gift store where you can learn more about the Alamo.