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.

Learn more about historic buildings below.

1848, The Eggleston House
The Eggleston House is a free, walk-up and self-guided museum offering a glimpse into early settler life loca […]
1851, Old Gonzales College / W.M. Atkinson House
One of the oldest and most beautiful houses in Gonzales was originally built as the Gonzales College. In 1851 […]
1887, Gonzales County Jail Museum
Old Jail Museum Old Jail Museum built in 1885. Architect Eugene T. Heiner designed the brick structure to […]
1888, Frederick Reese Building/Reese-Hoskins Me...
1888, Frederick Reese Building, also known as the Reese-Hoskins Mercantile Building. Remodeled 1923. Note adv […]
1896, Gonzales County Courthouse
The Gonzales County Courthouse is located in Gonzales in the U.S. state of Texas. It was added to the Nationa […]
1896, Randle-Rather Building
The 3 1/2 story Randle-Rather Building was built by J. P. Randle & C. T. Rather. It is a Roman Revival st […]
1901, Gonzales Cotton Mill Smoke Stack
This tall smoke stack is all that remains of the old Gonzales Cotton Mill. Built in 1901, operated over 50 ye […]
1903, Crystal Theater
The Crystal Theatre has had many lives since it opened in 1913, drawing its first audiences with vaudeville s […]
1903, Fire Station
The first fire department, a hook and ladder company, was established about 1884 when the city authorized the […]
1909, Old Post Office Building
This 1 1/2 story Prairie School and Classical Revival influenced building is located at 711 St. Joseph Street […]
1914, Riverside School
After opening in 1914, the Water Street Mexican School, later named Riverside School, was the only facility a […]
1920, Guadalupe Apartments, formerly Hospital
Guadalupe Apts., built as a hospital by Dr. George Holmes in 1920. Texas Historical Marker. Guadalupe Apartme […]
1922, Edwards High School Community Center and ...
The Edwards Community Center is a multi-purpose facility located in Gonzales, Texas, that serves as a hub for […]
1926, Alcalde Hotel
The Alcalde Hotel in Gonzales holds a rich history dating back 108 years when Aref Droupy, an immigrant from […]
1930s, Daughters of the American Revolution bui...
Originally built as Boy Scout Hut by Mrs. J. M. Murphy. This native red stone building is used by the Daughte […]
Brand Monument
A reflection of some of the earliest days of Gonzales as cattle trading area, this monument is branded with m […]
First Shot Monument Historic District
The First Shot Monuments Historic District is the culmination of early 20th century efforts to commemorate a […]
Independence Square
Independence Square is located downtown, in the heart of Gonzales. It is the primary location for Come & […]
Texas Heroes Square
Texas Hero Square, located just southwest of Confederate Square, was built to honor the men of Gonzales who f […]