O. Henry House Museum, San Antonio

Name: O. Henry House Museum
Address: 601 Dolorosa, San Antonio, 78207-4536, United States
Telephone: +1 210-227-8111

#69 among attractions in San Antonio

Museum, History museum

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The O. Henry House Museum is a historic house museum located in San Antonio, Texas. It is named for the American writer, William Sydney Porter, better known by his pen name O. Henry, who lived in the house in 1885. ()

Established: 1959 (66 years ago)Coordinates: 29°25'25"N, 98°29'50"W

Address

601 DolorosaCentral City (Downtown San Antonio)San Antonio 78207-4536 United States

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+1 210-227-8111

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O. Henry House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Fernando Cathedral, Market Square, Buckhorn Saloon and Museum, La Antorcha de la Amistad.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to O. Henry House Museum?

Nearby attractions include Casa Navarro State Historic Site, San Antonio (1 min walk), Spanish Governor's Palace, San Antonio (3 min walk), Museo Alameda, San Antonio (4 min walk), Alameda Theater | Revive Alameda, San Antonio (5 min walk).

How to get to O. Henry House Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to O. Henry House Museum:

Bus

FlixBus San Antonio • Lines: 2210, 2231 (8 min walk)
Centro Plaza • Lines: 100 (14 min walk)

Train

San Antonio (31 min walk)