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The Krause House/ Mann's Crossing Post Office
A historic farm house that sits on what is now the Southeast corner of the Southwest ISD campus. Built by Anton Krause in 1875, the house served as a post office when Krause acted as Post Master for Mann's Crossing, After Krause's sons joined the…
Survey Map of Southwest Bexar County, TX
This is a scan of a map of an area along the Medina River in Southwest Bexar county. On the map is the homestead of Samuel McCulloch jr. That lot today is occupied by the Southwest ISD campus. Along with the main administrative office building,…
McCulloch Cemetery
This cemetery is located on land donated to the Mann's Crossing Baptist Church by Samuel McCulloch Jr. When the congregation relocated the cemetery became Mann's Crossing community cemetery. Today it bares the name of the original benefactor. It…
The Grave of Samuel McCulloch Jr.
This is the last resting place of Samuel McCulloch Jr. He was the first casualty of the Texas Revolution. The land that surrounds the cemetery was his reward for his service to the Republic of Texas. The cemetery was originally a church cemetery,…
Southwest ISD Central Office
This building houses many offices where people over see the running of the Southwest Independent School District. It was the original high school for the district when it opened in 1952.
Oral History: Ellen Brooker
Ellen Brooker recounts stories passed down to her from family members who grew up in the Southwest Community. She also discusses being a long time teacher in the community.
Oral History: Joe Marsh
An account of living, teaching, and coaching in Southwest ISD.
Southwest High School
Opened in 1951 it was the flagship high school of the district until 2017 and the opening of the 2nd high school in the district. The 1st class graduated in 1953 with 11 members of the senior class. The current building is the 3rd building to…