The Hauntings of the Alamo

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Remember the Alamo: The Beginnings

Founded by Roman Catholic missionaries in what is now San Antonio, the Alamo began its storied history after it was constructed as a mission in 1718. Originally called Misión San Antonio de Valero, the mission became known as the Alamo in later 19th-century military use during the Mexican War of Independence. After Mexico gained its independence from Spain, the Alamo was transferred to Mexican control. However, the structure was later surrendered during the Texas Revolution.

The Battle of the Alamo

The Alamo became the iconic landmark it remains today during the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. The Alamo was held as a fortress by Texian forces for a short period of time before it was attacked by more than 1,500 Mexican soldiers. The 189 Texians controlling the Alamo, including Davy Crockett, fought valiantly to hold off the soldiers. In the end, all 189 Texians were killed along with at least 1,600 Mexican soldiers. Desire for revenge for the battle became a rallying cry for Texians, leading to the eventual defeat of the Mexican Army and the formation of the Republic of Texas.

Today, the Alamo remains one of the most popular historical sites in America, attracting millions of visitors per year.

A History of Hauntings

Have you ever walked into a building where the atmosphere suddenly feels...different? Whether you’re a firm believer in the paranormal or not, it’s hard to deny that the atmosphere of some historical locations feels active and alive in ways that are hard to explain.

With a history that involves a great deal of death concentrated over a small area, The Alamo is one such location with a heavy atmosphere. Casualties from the Battle of the Alamo were burned, thrown in the San Antonio River, and buried in mass graves — it’s no surprise that a location with such a violent and storied history is now home to a great deal of paranormal sightings that continue to the present day.

The Alamo’s Paranormal Residents

Visitors to the Alamo have reported unexplainable occurrences ever since the deadly battle. It was said that Mexican soldiers who attempted to tear the structure down after the battle were stopped by monks who materialized out of the walls wielding flaming swords (spirits of the original Roman Catholic missionaries?). In the decades that have passed since the battle, countless tales of apparitions of long-dead soldiers, whispers and footsteps, and other unexplained occurrences such as sighting a ghostly little boy in the left upstairs window have been reported.

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