Alamo Village is a Spanish Colonial Revival landmark in Brackettville, Texas, and a filming location for The Alamo (1960) and Barbarosa (1982). Built in 1957, it was designed by Alfred Ybarra.
Location: FM 674 (Shahan HV Ranch), ~7 miles north of Brackettville off US Hwy 90, Brackettville, Texas, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Shahan Ranch, Brackettville
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1422, SRC-1423, SRC-3352 - Built in 1957
confidence 95/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-1423, SRC-1424, SRC-1422, SRC-6190, SRC-5693, SRC-9587, SRC-9728 - Designed by Alfred Ybarra
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1422, SRC-1425, SRC-3352 - Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1423, SRC-1425, SRC-3352 - Appeared in The Alamo (movie, 1960)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1423, SRC-1426, SRC-3352, SRC-1422 - Appeared in Barbarosa (movie, 1982)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1423, SRC-1422, SRC-14119, SRC-14312
Evidence & sources
- SRC-14119 — Barbarosa – Turner Classic Movies (TCM) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1422 — Handbook of Texas (Texas State Historical Association) — Alamo Village (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1423 — Wikipedia — Alamo Village (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1424 — KLAQ — Abandoned Movie Set, First In Texas, Is Now Rotting Away (Tier 3, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1425 — Texas Monthly — The Last Stand at Alamo Village (Christian Wallace) (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1426 — Movie-Locations.com — Filming Locations for The Alamo (1960) (Tier 3, reference_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14312 — AFI Catalog — Barbarosa (1982) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3352 — AFI Catalog of Feature Films — The Alamo (1960) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5441 — Fort Tours — Alamo Village (directions and contact) (Tier 3, directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5693 — Roadside America — Alamo Village (Brackettville, TX) (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5694 — Cowboys & Indians Magazine — Alamo Village Estate Sale (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5846 — Fort Tours — Alamo Village (Tier 2, editorial; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6190 — Atlas Obscura — Alamo Village in Brackettville (Tier 3, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9587 — San Antonio Report — "It Couldn't Last Forever:" Alamo Village Owners Put Props Up for Sale (Tier 2, journalism_of_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9728 — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — Wanderlist: Movie Sets in Texas (Under the Texas Sky) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Privately owned — not open to the public. Alamo Village (Shahan/HV Ranch, north of Brackettville, TX), the film set built for John Wayne's The Alamo (1960), is closed to the public. It closed to regular tourism around 2010; a brief reopening in Jan 2018 was a one-time props liquidation sale. No current official visiting hours, admission, or tours; the set sits on private ranch land and is reportedly deteriorating.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Barbarosa filmed?
Alamo Village, in Brackettville, Texas, is a real-world filming location used for Barbarosa. This property has also appeared on screen in The Alamo.
Where was The Alamo filmed?
Alamo Village, in Brackettville, Texas, is a real-world filming location used for The Alamo. This property has also appeared on screen in Barbarosa.
Can you visit Alamo Village?
Alamo Village is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please respect the owners' privacy and do not trespass.
Who designed Alamo Village?
Alamo Village was designed by Alfred Ybarra.
Where is Alamo Village located?
Alamo Village is located in Brackettville, Texas.