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{{Infobox river |
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| name = San Antonio River |
| name = San Antonio River |
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| name_other = ''Río San Antonio'' |
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| image = SanAntonio_Watershed.png |
| image = SanAntonio_Watershed.png |
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| image_caption = Map of the San Antonio River and its associated watershed in South Texas. |
| image_caption = Map of the San Antonio River and its associated watershed in South Texas. |
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| source1_location = The [[San Antonio Springs]] near the [[University of the Incarnate Word]] in [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]]. |
| source1_location = The [[San Antonio Springs]] near the [[University of the Incarnate Word]] in [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]]. |
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| mouth_location = Flows into the [[Guadalupe River (Texas)|Guadalupe River]], 10 mi northwest of the [[San Antonio Bay]]. |
| mouth_location = Flows into the [[Guadalupe River (Texas)|Guadalupe River]], 10 mi northwest of the [[San Antonio Bay]]. |
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| subdivision_type1 = Country |
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| subdivision_name1 = US |
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| length = {{convert|240|mi|km|abbr=on}} |
| length = {{convert|240|mi|km|abbr=on}} |
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| source1_elevation = {{convert|715|ft|m|abbr=on}} |
| source1_elevation = {{convert|715|ft|m|abbr=on}} |
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| discharge1_avg = {{convert|400|cuft/s|m3/s|abbr=on}}<ref> |
| discharge1_avg = {{convert|400|cuft/s|m3/s|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://waterdata.usgs.gov/tx/nwis/uv?08188500 |title=San Antonio Rv at Goliad, TX |access-date=2023-06-30 |website= U.S. Geological Survey}}</ref> |
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| basin_size = {{convert| |
| basin_size = {{convert|4180|sqmi|km2|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Guadalupe and San Antonio River Basins, Tx |url=http://www.swd.usace.army.mil/Portals/42/docs/civilworks/Fact%20Sheets/Fort%20Worth/FY13%20Guadalupe%20San%20Antonio%20River%20Basin,%20TX.pdf |date=2012-02-21 |access-date=2023-06-30 |website=swd.usace.army.mil}}</ref> |
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The '''San Antonio River''' is a major waterway that originates in central [[Texas]] in a cluster of springs in |
The '''San Antonio River''' is a major waterway that originates in central [[Texas]] in a cluster of springs in midtown [[San Antonio]], about 4 miles north of downtown, and follows a roughly southeastern path through the state.<ref name=":0">{{Handbook of Texas|id=rns06|name=San Antonio River}}</ref> It eventually feeds into the [[Guadalupe River (Texas)|Guadalupe River]] about 10 miles from [[San Antonio Bay]] on the [[Gulf of Mexico]]. The river is 240 miles long and crosses five counties: [[Bexar County, Texas|Bexar]], [[Goliad County, Texas|Goliad]], [[Karnes County, Texas|Karnes]], [[Refugio County, Texas|Refugio]], and [[Wilson County, Texas|Wilson]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===Naming the river=== |
===Naming the river=== |
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The first documented record of the river was from [[Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca]] on his explorations of |
The first documented record of the river was from [[Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca]] on his explorations of Texas in 1535. The river was later named after [[Anthony of Padua|San Antonio de Padua]] by the first governor of [[Spanish Texas]], [[Domingo Terán de los Ríos]] in 1691.<ref name=":0" /> |
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On June 13, 1691, Governor Terán and his company camped at a rancheria on a stream called [[Yanaguana (San Antonio)|Yanaguana]] They renamed the stream "San Antonio" because it was Saint Anthony's Day. Father [[Damián Massanet]] accompanied Governor Terán on his trip.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/history/history-of-the-river-walk|title= History of the River Walk|publisher=Paseo del Rio Association| |
On June 13, 1691, Governor Terán and his company camped at a rancheria on a stream called [[Yanaguana (San Antonio)|Yanaguana]] They renamed the stream "San Antonio" because it was Saint Anthony's Day. Father [[Damián Massanet]] accompanied Governor Terán on his trip.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/history/history-of-the-river-walk|title= History of the River Walk|publisher=Paseo del Rio Association|access-date=July 28, 2012}}</ref> |
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===Texas Revolution=== |
===Texas Revolution=== |
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During the [[Texas Revolution]], the river was host to several major conflicts. The [[Battle of Concepcion]] occurred when the Mexican |
During the [[Texas Revolution]], the river was host to several major conflicts. The [[Battle of Concepcion]] occurred when the Mexican forces in Bexar and Texian militia fired upon each other in a small skirmish on the mission's grounds. The [[Grass Fight]] occurred when Texian militia mistook mules carrying grass to feed horses as mules carrying supply and gold money. The siege of Bexar was the climax of all these previous events when the Texian militia surrounded Bexar and began continuous attacks into the Mexican stronghold of Bexar until the Mexican General [[Martín Perfecto de Cos]] surrendered. |
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[[Image:San Antonio River at Witte Museum IMG 3155.JPG|thumb|200px|The San Antonio, near its source, at the [[Witte Museum]] in [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]]]] |
[[Image:San Antonio River at Witte Museum IMG 3155.JPG|thumb|200px|The San Antonio, near its source, at the [[Witte Museum]] in [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]]]] |
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The [[Goliad Campaign]] occurred when 50 Texian |
The [[Goliad Campaign]] occurred when 50 Texian militia captured the mission at Goliad, being used as a [[garrison]] by the Mexican forces. The [[Battle of the Alamo]] occurred when 180 Texian regulars and volunteers occupied a 3-acre garrison built around an old [[Spanish missions in Texas|Spanish mission]]. They withheld a Mexican force of around 3,000 troops for 12 days until the garrison was overrun by a Mexican assault on dawn of the 13th day. |
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===Fiesta=== |
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During Fiesta every April, the Texas Cavaliers River Parade runs on the San Antonio River in downtown San Antonio. It is one of Fiesta's most popular events and ticket sales revenue goes to support children’s charities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Texas Cavaliers River Parade - San Antonio |url=https://www.texascavaliers.org/river-parade/ |access-date=2023-06-30 |website=texascavaliers.org}}</ref> |
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== Notable features == |
== Notable features == |
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Five major 18th |
Five major 18th-century [[Spain|Spanish]] missions are lined up along the historical course of the river in San Antonio, including [[Mission San Francisco de la Espada|Mission Espada]], [[Mission Concepcion]], [[Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo|Mission San José]], and [[Mission San Juan Capistrano (Texas)|Mission San Juan Capistrano]]. The most famous mission is San Antonio de Valero, better known as [[Alamo Mission in San Antonio|the Álamo]], and its complementing fortress is [[Presidio San Antonio de Bexar]]. These five missions in San Antonio are now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The [[Presidio La Bahía]] and its mission, [[Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga]] in [[Goliad, Texas]], are also located along the southern portion of the river. |
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The waterway is also host to the [[San Antonio River Walk]], one of San Antonio's primary tourist destinations and the centerpiece of the city with several river improvement projects occurring so far. The Riverwalk was extended to the north in 2009, and that section of the river is now called the Museum Reach and features attractions such as the Pearl Brewery and the San Antonio Museum of Art.<ref>http://www.startribune.com/san-antonio-s-pearl-district-a-gem-of-a-hood/257613471/</ref><ref>http://www.lavernianews.com/article.php?id=1839&n=featured-column-river-walks-museum-reach-offers-art-food-fun</ref> In 2013, the Mission Reach stretch of the Riverwalk was opened in the south, which features hiking, biking, and paddling trails.<ref>http://www.sanantonioriver.org/mission_reach/mission_reach.php</ref><ref> |
The waterway is also host to the [[San Antonio River Walk]], one of San Antonio's primary tourist destinations and the centerpiece of the city, with several river improvement projects occurring so far. The Riverwalk was extended to the north in 2009, and that section of the river is now called the Museum Reach and features attractions such as the Pearl Brewery and the San Antonio Museum of Art.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/san-antonio-s-pearl-district-a-gem-of-a-hood/257613471/|title = San Antonio's Pearl district: A gem of a 'hood|website = [[Star Tribune]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last1=Kaye Perez |first1=Harry |last2=Kaye Perez |first2=Linda |date=2015-11-11 |title=River Walk's Museum Reach offers art, food, fun |work=La Vernia News |url=http://www.lavernianews.com/article.php?id=1839&n=featured-column-river-walks-museum-reach-offers-art-food-fun |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213190120/http://www.lavernianews.com/article.php?id=1839&n=featured-column-river-walks-museum-reach-offers-art-food-fun |archive-date=2017-02-13}}</ref> In 2013, the Mission Reach stretch of the Riverwalk was opened in the south, which features hiking, biking, and paddling trails.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Antonio River Improvements Project |url=http://www.sanantonioriver.org/mission_reach/mission_reach.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819091515/http://www.sanantonioriver.org/mission_reach/mission_reach.php |archive-date=2016-08-19 |website=sanantonioriver.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kayaking |url=https://www.mat-tx.com/kayaking.html |access-date=2023-07-01 |website=Mission Adventure Tours |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bike Tours |url=https://www.mat-tx.com/bike-tours.html |access-date=2023-06-30 |website=Mission Adventure Tours}}</ref> |
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Work was authorized to begin in 2015 by the Bexar County Commissioners Court on the restoration of the former [[Hot Wells (San Antonio, Texas)|Hot Wells]] [[hotel]], [[spa]], and [[Public bathing|bathhouse]], located along the San Antonio River in the |
Work was authorized to begin in 2015 by the Bexar County Commissioners Court on the restoration of the former [[Hot Wells (San Antonio, Texas)|Hot Wells]] [[hotel]], [[spa]], and [[Public bathing|bathhouse]], located along the San Antonio River in the south side of the city.<ref>John W. Gonzalez, "Hot Wells poised to spring alive again: County OKs first phase of improvements for new park", ''[[San Antonio Express-News]]'', October 10, 2015, pp. 1, A12</ref> |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery> |
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San Antonio River from Mill Bridge.jpg|"San Antonio River from Mill Bridge" (postcard, ''circa'' 1907) |
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San Antonio Texas River Walk St Marys Street.JPG|The river winds its way through downtown San Antonio. |
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Image:San Antonio River in Floresville, TX IMG_2644.JPG|The San Antonio River at Floresville River Park in [[Floresville, Texas|Floresville]] in [[Wilson County, Texas|Wilson County]] |
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San Antonio River in Floresville, TX IMG_2644.JPG|The river at Floresville River Park in [[Floresville, Texas|Floresville]] in [[Wilson County, Texas|Wilson County]] |
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San Antonio River between Poth and Dewees.jpg|The river crossing under [[Farm to Market Road 541|FM 541]] between [[Poth, Texas|Poth]] and [[Dewees, Texas|Dewees]] in Wilson County |
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File:San Antonio River from Mill Bridge.jpg|San Antonio River from Mill Bridge (postcard, circa 1907) |
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San Antonio River in Goliad, TX IMG 0999.JPG|The river passes through [[Goliad, Texas|Goliad]] en route to the [[Gulf of Mexico]]. |
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| San Antonio River
Río San Antonio
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Map of the San Antonio River and its associated watershed in South Texas.
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| Location | |
| Country | US |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | The San Antonio Springs near the University of the Incarnate WordinSan Antonio, Texas. |
| • elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Flows into the Guadalupe River, 10 mi northwest of the San Antonio Bay. |
| Length | 240 mi (390 km) |
| Basin size | 4,180 sq mi (10,800 km2)[1] |
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| • average | 400 cu ft/s (11 m3/s)[2] |
The San Antonio River is a major waterway that originates in central Texas in a cluster of springs in midtown San Antonio, about 4 miles north of downtown, and follows a roughly southeastern path through the state.[3] It eventually feeds into the Guadalupe River about 10 miles from San Antonio Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. The river is 240 miles long and crosses five counties: Bexar, Goliad, Karnes, Refugio, and Wilson.
The first documented record of the river was from Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca on his explorations of Texas in 1535. The river was later named after San Antonio de Padua by the first governor of Spanish Texas, Domingo Terán de los Ríos in 1691.[3]
On June 13, 1691, Governor Terán and his company camped at a rancheria on a stream called Yanaguana They renamed the stream "San Antonio" because it was Saint Anthony's Day. Father Damián Massanet accompanied Governor Terán on his trip.[4]
During the Texas Revolution, the river was host to several major conflicts. The Battle of Concepcion occurred when the Mexican forces in Bexar and Texian militia fired upon each other in a small skirmish on the mission's grounds. The Grass Fight occurred when Texian militia mistook mules carrying grass to feed horses as mules carrying supply and gold money. The siege of Bexar was the climax of all these previous events when the Texian militia surrounded Bexar and began continuous attacks into the Mexican stronghold of Bexar until the Mexican General Martín Perfecto de Cos surrendered.
The Goliad Campaign occurred when 50 Texian militia captured the mission at Goliad, being used as a garrison by the Mexican forces. The Battle of the Alamo occurred when 180 Texian regulars and volunteers occupied a 3-acre garrison built around an old Spanish mission. They withheld a Mexican force of around 3,000 troops for 12 days until the garrison was overrun by a Mexican assault on dawn of the 13th day.
During Fiesta every April, the Texas Cavaliers River Parade runs on the San Antonio River in downtown San Antonio. It is one of Fiesta's most popular events and ticket sales revenue goes to support children’s charities.[5]
Five major 18th-century Spanish missions are lined up along the historical course of the river in San Antonio, including Mission Espada, Mission Concepcion, Mission San José, and Mission San Juan Capistrano. The most famous mission is San Antonio de Valero, better known as the Álamo, and its complementing fortress is Presidio San Antonio de Bexar. These five missions in San Antonio are now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Presidio La Bahía and its mission, Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de ZúñigainGoliad, Texas, are also located along the southern portion of the river.
The waterway is also host to the San Antonio River Walk, one of San Antonio's primary tourist destinations and the centerpiece of the city, with several river improvement projects occurring so far. The Riverwalk was extended to the north in 2009, and that section of the river is now called the Museum Reach and features attractions such as the Pearl Brewery and the San Antonio Museum of Art.[6][7] In 2013, the Mission Reach stretch of the Riverwalk was opened in the south, which features hiking, biking, and paddling trails.[8][9][10]
Work was authorized to begin in 2015 by the Bexar County Commissioners Court on the restoration of the former Hot Wells hotel, spa, and bathhouse, located along the San Antonio River in the south side of the city.[11]
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