How did the Alamo get its name?

The Alamo was originally called Mission Valero, after Saint Francis de la Espada, a Spanish missionary. The mission was founded in 1718, and it was used as a religious and educational institution for Native American children. In the 18th century, the mission was fortified and became known as the Alamo, which is Spanish for "cottonwood." The name likely refers to the cottonwood trees that grew near the mission.

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