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Fort Sam Houston Army Base in San Antonio, TX



Contact Information

Phone: (210) 221-1211
DSN: 471-1211

Fort Sam Houston is one of the military posts operated by the US Army in San Antonio. The name is given in the memory of the first president of Texas, Sam Houston. The missions vary widely. It first of all hosts the headquarters of the Army North and the Army South. The same goes for the Medical Command headquarters, not to mention about the recruiting brigades and training schools. In 2010, as a result of the famous 2005 commission that merged not less than 24 bases, this fort was also united with two other bases operated by the Air Force. These days, the new formation – Joint Base San Antonio – is run by the Air Force.

The fort is unique among the other military posts on the USA territory. First of all, it plays a very important role in the defense of the country and it is located close to the Central and South America. Other than that, since it was part of a free country with a different culture, it includes a lot of historical buildings.

History

The history of Fort Sam Houston dates back to the 19-th century, in 1845. That is when the first attestation dates from. The post was set up in the Alamo City. The first garrison got there in the same year, with its headquarters hosted in rented buildings. Once the Civil War ended, the fort was “moved” away from the city limits. Due to the expansion plans and the unknown future, the authorities decided that setting it up far from any human communities might be the best idea. Most expansions took place before 1900, with multiple posts and housing facilities. Many of these posts can still be seen and used today, turning this place into the largest amalgam of historical buildings in a US military post. There are over 800 of them. The place is also seen as a living museum for the exact same reason. Besides, the museum in the fort comes to enlighten the inhabitants about the history of each of those buildings.

The fort is said to be the place where the aviation in the USA began. Although other countries already took advantage of this technology, the Americans were not as advanced. The first air operations took place here, as well as the first tests. The place can also be seen as the army medicine home since World War II. Besides, the latest schools built in the modern area come to support this name.

Housing

San Antonio is the seventh largest city in the United States of America. In other words, you don’t always have to be hosted at Fort Sam Houston as a newcomer. The off site accommodation is even more varied, but also more expensive sometimes.

Lincoln Military Housing is the agency dealing with the on site housing. It controls not less than 8 villages, with over 900 homes available for the troops. You may rent or buy one, up to you and your family.

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Nearby Schools to Fort Sam Houston Army Base in San Antonio, TX

School
Robert G Cole Middle/High School
San Antonio, 0.57 miles away.
681 enrolled in this public school. Grades range 6-12.
(210) 368-8730  Visit School Website
Wilshire Elementary School
San Antonio, 0.92 miles away.
353 enrolled in this public school. Grades range PK-5.
(210) 407-9400  Visit School Website
Alternative Elementary School
San Antonio, 0.92 miles away.
8 enrolled in this public school. Grades range PK-5.
(210) 407-9400  Visit School Website
Ft Sam Houston Elementary School
San Antonio, 1.0 miles away.
904 enrolled in this public school. Grades range PK-5.
(210) 368-8800  Visit School Website
Cedar Creek School
San Antonio, 1.1 miles away.
36 enrolled in this private school. Grades range 3-12.
(210) 822-3792 

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