Reclaim Everything! Texas State Land Office Takes Ownership of the Alamo Cenotaph
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has taken a decisive step in safeguarding Texas history by officially assuming ownership of the Alamo Cenotaph, a landmark monument dedicated to the fallen defenders of the Alamo. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced that the Cenotaph would “never be moved,” a victory that resonates with Texans who see the monument as a symbol of independence, sacrifice, and defiance against oppression.
The decision to keep the Cenotaph in its current location is particularly significant for the Texas Nationalist Movement (TNM), which has been a vocal advocate for preserving the Alamo’s history and protecting Texas heritage from external influences. This ownership transfer comes after years of debates and grassroots efforts by TNM to resist proposed changes to the Cenotaph’s placement and to safeguard the Alamo from what they see as federal and international interference.
TNM’s Advocacy for Alamo Preservation
Since its founding in 2005, the TNM has been a strong proponent of preserving the Alamo in its original form, advocating for the restoration of the battleground to its historical footprint. Our vision included not just the Cenotaph, but also the original walls of the compound and the creation of a museum complex to house Alamo artifacts and tell the full story of the battle for Texas independence. This push gained momentum as concerns over the Alamo’s future grew.
The TNM’s advocacy became particularly urgent in response to the controversial “Reimagine the Alamo” plan, which proposed significant changes to…