San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, one of Texas’s most storied cities, played a pivotal role in the Confederate era. The city was a key supplier of goods and materials to the Confederate Army, leveraging its proximity to the Rio Grande for trade routes. Historic sites like the Menger Hotel and the Alamo provide a backdrop to its vibrant Southern history, while figures like Santos Benavides, the highest-ranking Tejano officer in the Confederate Army, highlight its multicultural contributions. Modern-day San Antonio thrives as a cultural crossroads, where history and hospitality converge.