Pershing House, San Antonio, Texas
historic place
Pershing House is a historic place in San Antonio, Texas, located within Bexar County. Built in 1881, architect Alfred Giles designed this house. It served as the commanding general's quarters at Fort Sam Houston. In 1917, General John J. Pershing lived here for two months. He would soon command American forces in World War I. The house was officially named in his honor in 1959. Pershing House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 1974. It stands as a significant site of military leadership at Fort Sam Houston.