Gonzales, Texas is home to many historic buildings and monuments that date back to the late 1800s. Some of the most notable sites include a walk-through museum, a historic courthouse, a post office, a firehouse building, and more. Use the map provided to start your exploration and don’t miss the very popular Historic Homes of Gonzales. Come visit Gonzales, the birthplace of Texas freedom, and enjoy Texas history where it happened.
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The Eggleston House is a free, walk-up and self-guided museum offering a glimpse into early settler life loca […]
One of the oldest and most beautiful houses in Gonzales was originally built as the Gonzales College. In 1851 […]
Old Jail Museum Old Jail Museum built in 1885. Architect Eugene T. Heiner designed the brick structure to […]
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1888, Frederick Reese Building, also known as the Reese-Hoskins Mercantile Building. Remodeled 1923. Note adv […]
The Gonzales County Courthouse is located in Gonzales in the U.S. state of Texas. It was added to the Nationa […]
The 3 1/2 story Randle-Rather Building was built by J. P. Randle & C. T. Rather. It is a Roman Revival st […]
This tall smoke stack is all that remains of the old Gonzales Cotton Mill. Built in 1901, operated over 50 ye […]
The Crystal Theatre has had many lives since it opened in 1913, drawing its first audiences with vaudeville s […]
The first fire department, a hook and ladder company, was established about 1884 when the city authorized the […]
This 1 1/2 story Prairie School and Classical Revival influenced building is located at 711 St. Joseph Street […]
After opening in 1914, the Water Street Mexican School, later named Riverside School, was the only facility a […]
Guadalupe Apts., built as a hospital by Dr. George Holmes in 1920. Texas Historical Marker. Guadalupe Apartme […]
The Edwards Community Center is a multi-purpose facility located in Gonzales, Texas, that serves as a hub for […]
The Alcalde Hotel in Gonzales holds a rich history dating back 108 years when Aref Droupy, an immigrant from […]
Originally built as Boy Scout Hut by Mrs. J. M. Murphy. This native red stone building is used by the Daughte […]
A reflection of some of the earliest days of Gonzales as cattle trading area, this monument is branded with m […]
The First Shot Monuments Historic District is the culmination of early 20th century efforts to commemorate a […]
Independence Square is located downtown, in the heart of Gonzales. It is the primary location for Come & […]
Texas Hero Square, located just southwest of Confederate Square, was built to honor the men of Gonzales who f […]
