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Alamo Long Barracks

San Antonio, Texas

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The Long Barracks, originally constructed in the early 1700s, predates the iconic Alamo chapel by several decades.

The Long Barracks served as a critical defensive position for Texian soldiers during the 1836 siege.

After the Battle of the Alamo, the Long Barracks was repurposed as a hospital for wounded soldiers.

In the early 20th century, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas led efforts to restore and preserve the Long Barracks.

Visitors can explore exhibits detailing the history of the Alamo and the Texas Revolution within the Long Barracks.

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