Alamo Cenotaph
The Alamo Cenotaph, also known as The Spirit of Sacrifice, is a monument in San Antonio, Texas, United States, commemorating the Battle of the Alamo of the Texas Revolution, which was fought at the adjacent Alamo Mission. The monument was erected in celebration of the centenary of the battle, and bears the names of those known to have fought there on the Texas side.
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| Location | Alamo Plaza at E. Houston St., San Antonio, Texas |
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| Coordinates | 29°25′34″N 98°29′12″W |
| Built | 1936 |
| Architect | Adams & Adams |
| Sculptor | Pompeo Coppini |
| Architectural style | Cenotaph |
| Part of | Alamo Plaza Historic District (ID77001425) |
| Designated CP | July 13, 1977 |
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