Adina Emilia De Zavala, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetAdina Emilia De Zavala
Savior of the Alamo, teacher, historical preservationist
Date of Birth: 28-Nov-1861
Place of Birth: Harris County, Texas, United States
Date of Death: 01-Mar-1955
Profession: preservationist
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Adina Emilia De Zavala
- Adina Emilia De Zavala (November 28, 1861 – March 1, 1955) was an American teacher, historian and preservationist of Texas history.
- Her efforts led to saving the Alamo Long Barrack Fortress for future generations.
- She was born to Augustine De Zavala (originally de Zavala), son of Lorenzo de Zavala, the first Vice President of the Republic of Texas.
- Adina's mother Julia Tyrrell De Zavala was born in Ireland.
- In 1994, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker number 86 was placed at Alamo Plaza to honor De Zavala. In 2008, Texas Historical marker number 15124 was placed in St.
- Mary's Cemetery to honor De Zavala's contributions to Texas.
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