Edward Steves Homestead, San Antonio

Name: Edward Steves Homestead
Address: 509 King William, San Antonio, 78204-1411, United States
Telephone: +1 210-227-9160

#55 among attractions in San Antonio

Museum, History museum, Historical place

Gallery (2)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The Edward Steves Homestead is located in the Bexar County city of San Antonio in the U.S. state of Texas. It was designed by architect Alfred Giles and designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. The main house was donated to the San Antonio Conservation Society in 1952. The organization completely restored the main house as a museum and now conducts daily tours. The complete homestead property consists of four individual structures: the main house museum, the carriage house, the river house, and the servants' quarters. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Bexar County, Texas, as a contributing structure of the King William Historic District. ()

Built: 1877 (147 years ago)Coordinates: 29°24'46"N, 98°29'43"W

Address

509 King WilliamCentral City (King William)San Antonio 78204-1411 United States

Contact

+1 210-227-9160

Website

Social media

Add

San Antonio

Day trips

Edward Steves Homestead – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Institute of Texan Cultures, Tower of the Americas, San Fernando Cathedral, La Antorcha de la Amistad.

0.8 miE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Institute of Texan Cultures, San Antonio
22 min walk • The Institute of Texan Cultures is a vibrant cultural center nestled in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. Established as part of the 1968 World’s Fair, this institute is dedicated to celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped the state of Texas.
0.8 miNE
Observation decks and towers, Architecture, Civic center
Tower of the Americas, San Antonio
22 min walk • Rising majestically above the skyline of San Antonio, Texas, the Tower of the Americas is a testament to both the city's rich history and its modern vibrancy. This iconic tower, standing at a proud height of 750 feet (229 meters), was built in 1968 for the HemisFair...
0.8 miN
Landmark 1730s Catholic church
San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio
21 min walk • San Fernando Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and history in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. This venerable structure is not only a central place of worship but also a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage.
0.9 miNE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
La Antorcha de la Amistad, San Antonio
23 min walk • La Antorcha de la Amistad is a monumental abstract sculpture by Mexican sculptor Sebastián, installed in Downtown San Antonio, in the U.S. state of Texas.
0.8 miN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Spanish Governor's Palace, San Antonio
22 min walk • The Spanish Governor's Palace is a historic adobe from the Spanish Texas period located in Downtown San Antonio. It is the last visible trace of the 18th-century colonial Presidio San Antonio de Béxar complex, and the only remaining example in Texas of an aristocratic 18th-century Spanish Colonial in−town residence.
0.7 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Dance studio
Arneson River Theater, San Antonio
19 min walk • Arneson River Theatre is an outdoor performance theater located on the San Antonio River Walk in the U.S. state of Texas. The open-air venue was erected 1939-1941 by the Works Progress Administration. The design was supervised by architect Robert H.H. Hugman. It is named after Edwin P.
0.9 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Historical place
Aztec Theatre, San Antonio
23 min walk • The Aztec Theatre is a historic theater in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, US.
0.7 miNE
Neighbourhood, Historical place, Historic walking areas
La Villita, San Antonio
19 min walk • The Jeremiah Dashiell House is located in the Bexar County city of San Antonio in the U.S. state of Texas. Also known as Casa Villita, it was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark under that name in 1962.
~1170 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Blue Star Contemporary, San Antonio
6 min walk • Blue Star Contemporary is a non-profit contemporary art institution located in San Antonio, Texas. It was established by a group of artists in 1986 after the success of the Blue Star Exhibition, a show featuring the work of local contemporary artists in the former Blue Star Ice and Cold Storage warehouse.
0.7 miN
Museum, History museum, State park
Casa Navarro State Historic Site, San Antonio
19 min walk • Casa Navarro is a historic site in San Antonio, Bexar County, in the U.S. state of Texas. The original house complex was the residence of Texas patriot José Antonio Navarro, a rancher, merchant, leading advocate for Tejano rights, and one of only two native-born Texans to sign the Texas Declaration of Independence.
~500 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Guenther House, San Antonio
3 min walk • The Guenther House is a restaurant, museum and store located at 205 E. Guenther Street in the King William neighborhood of the Bexar County city of San Antonio in the U.S. state of Texas. Currently operated by C. H. Guenther and Son.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Edward Steves Homestead open?

Edward Steves Homestead is open:

Monday 9:45 am - 4:15 pm
Tuesday 9:45 am - 4:15 pm
Wednesday 9:45 am - 4:15 pm
Thursday 9:45 am - 4:15 pm
Friday 9:45 am - 4:15 pm
Saturday 9:45 am - 4:15 pm
Sunday 9:45 am - 4:15 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Edward Steves Homestead?

Nearby attractions include Guenther House, San Antonio (3 min walk), Villa Finale, San Antonio (3 min walk), Carl Wilhelm August Groos House, San Antonio (4 min walk), Alamo Methodist Church, San Antonio (5 min walk).

How to get to Edward Steves Homestead by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edward Steves Homestead:

Bus

FlixBus San Antonio • Lines: 2210, 2231 (17 min walk)
Robert Thompson Transit Station (28 min walk)

Train

San Antonio (29 min walk)