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History of Oakland Estates has ties to Battle of Bexar

Published: November 21, 2024 at 7:10 PM

Tags: alamo, history, san antonio, northwest side, oakland estates, know my neighborhood

The history of the Oakland Estates neighborhood can be traced back to a land grant awarded to a man who fought in the Battle of Bexar to defend San Antonio and force Mexican forces to retreat.

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