Rare Solid Cannonballs From 1836 Alamo Battle Discovered Near Historic Church

Diggers broke ground near the historic church in San Antonio and pulled four solid cannonballs out of the dirt. These heavy iron spheres likely date back to the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. Tiffany Lindley, who directs archaeology for the Alamo Trust, told Fox News Digital that this find is exceptionally rare. She admitted she has no record of any solid cannonballs turning up at the site before now.

The discovery stirs old questions. Which army actually fired these shots? The physical evidence on the ground complicates the narrative. For local residents, these artifacts are more than just metal; they are tangible links to a conflict that shaped Texas history. Finding such items in the immediate vicinity of the church suggests the battle’s violence reached further than many realize.

The Alamo Trust continues its work. Each new object unearthed adds a layer to the story. These four balls sit in the museum's collection now, waiting for deeper analysis. They serve as a stark reminder of the chaos that once engulfed this square.