The fortress that was the site of the last stand of the Alamo defenders is San Antonio de Padua Mission, commonly known as the Alamo. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this historic site became a focal point during the Texas Revolution in 1836. A small group of Texan defenders, including famous figures like Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, held out against the much larger Mexican army led by General Santa Anna for 13 days before being defeated on March 6, 1836. The Alamo's sacrifice became a rallying cry ("Remember the Alamo!") for Texan independence and is a significant symbol of resistance.