The Losoya-Charlé Home
Position of the Eighteen-Pounder

After Mission San Antonio de Valero was secularized in 1793, various structures attached to the compound of the mission became homes.

The Losoya home was a single story adobe set into the southwest corner of the compound's walls. The property had been deeded to ConcepciÛn de Los Angles Charlé, the mother of Alamo defender José Toribio Losoya . Losoya was born, raised, served a military career and died within the walls of the compound.

The famous "eighteen-pounder" cannon defended this corner during the battle. It was positioned on the ruins of the Losoya's Adobe that had been filled with earth and rubble to about 3 feet from the top. The makeshift platform measured about 25 feet square with a ramp about 9 feet wide and 37 feet long.

From this position, Commander William B. Travis answered Santa Anna's demand for surrender with cannon volley. The Texians fired the gun in a barbette or over the wall.