The Bullis House
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Completed in 1909 for Gen. John Lapham Bullis, this Neo-Classical Revival Residence was designed by San Antonio architect Harvey Page. A native of New York, Bullis spent much of his career on the Southwestern frontier. In 1873 he took command of a company of Seminole Scouts, whose sucess in tracking and combating Indian raiders attracted national attention. Gen. Bullis, for whom nearby Camp Bullis is named, lived here until death in 1911. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
This Neo-Classical Revival residence was completed in 1909 for Gen. John Lapham Bullis, a New Yorker who spent much of his career on the Southwestern frontier. In 1873 Bullis took command of a company of Seminole Scouts whose skill at tracking raiders on the Texas border drew national attention. He lived in the house, designed by San Antonio architect Harvey Page, until his death in 1911; nearby Camp Bullis bears his name.
Why it matters
The home connects to the frontier Indian Wars and the celebrated Seminole Scouts, a unit of Black Seminole trackers whose service is a distinctive chapter in the story of the American West.
Plan your visit
NearbyMake a day of it — museums, food, and places to stay near this marker.
Museums & culture
- San Antonio Museum of Art1.1 mi away · 200 West Jones Avenue, San Antonio
- San Antonio Fire Museum1.6 mi away · 801 East Houston Street
- Ralston Family Collections Center1.7 mi away
- Alamo Vistor Center and Museum (coming 2027)1.8 mi away
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium1.8 mi away
- Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks1.8 mi away
Attractions
- River boat boarding1.0 mi away
- boat ride boarding1.4 mi away
- Kiddie Park1.4 mi away · 3903 North Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX
- Japanese Tea Garden1.5 mi away
- Richard Friedrich Aquarium1.5 mi away
- San Antonio Zoo1.5 mi away · 3903 North Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX
Food & drink
- Bonham Exchange1.6 mi away · 411 Bonham
- Taco Bell1.8 mi away · 849 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX
- Mengerita Tacos1.8 mi away · 216 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX
- La Vida Coffee & Drinks1.8 mi away · 106 Jefferson Street
- Margaritaville1.8 mi away · 849 East Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX
- Maddy McMurphy's Irish Sports Bar1.8 mi away · 420 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX
Places to stay
- Comfort Suites Alamo/River Walk1.5 mi away · 505 Live Oak Street, San Antonio, TX
- Red Roof PLUS+ San Antonio Downtown - Riverwalk1.5 mi away
- Hampton1.6 mi away · 414 Bowie Street, San Antonio, TX
- Residence Inn1.6 mi away
- Days Inn1.6 mi away · 400 Bowie Street, San Antonio, TX
- Tru by Hilton San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk1.6 mi away · 901 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX
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Related people
- · John Lapham Bullis
- · Harvey Page
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