Q: Is Casa Navarro a Texas State Park and do you accept the State Park Pass or Parklands Passport?
A: No, effective January 1, 2008, Casa Navarro State Historic Site was transferred to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and is no longer considered a Texas State Park. The State Park Pass and Parklands Passport are statewide passes for parks operated by TPWD. Casa Navarro State Historic Site is managed by the THC. Find out more about Casa Navarro's admission fees on the Hours & Admission page. |
Q: Is there parking available at the site?
A: No, but there is metered parking in front of the site, along South Laredo Street.
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Q: Where is the site located? How do I get there?
A: Casa Navarro is located at the west end of downtown San Antonio, three blocks east of IH-35, 1.5 blocks southeast of Market Square and 1.5 blocks southwest of City Hall.
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Q: How did José Navarro earn a living?
A: Navarro was a cattleman and land speculator.
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Q: Did Navarro die at this home?
A: Both Navarro and his wife died in the Laredo Street home; Margarita in 1861 and José in 1871.
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Q: Where did Navarro live prior to moving to San Antonio?
A: The Navarro family lived on the San Geronimo Ranch, located 30 miles east of San Antonio, and retired to San Antonio in 1855.
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Q: How many children did he have? Why did he only name five in his will? What happened to his other two daughters? Are there any descendants?
A: The Navarros had seven children - four sons and three daughters. There is no clear explanation as to why two of the daughters are not mentioned in Navarro’s will. There are numerous descendants, some of whom are active members of the Friends of Casa Navarro.
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Q: Where is Navarro buried?
A: Navarro and his wife are buried at the northeast section of San Fernando Cemetery No.1, which is located about 2 miles southwest of Casa Navarro. His burial is clearly marked with a State of Texas Centennial headstone.
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Q: Where was Navarro during the siege of the Alamo?
A: Navarro, his uncle Francisco Ruiz and other notable men were gathered at Washington on the Brazos, the site of the 1836 General Convention, which would decide the fate of Texas.
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Q: Who owns Casa Navarro?
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