Explore the rich history of Texas with our interactive map of over 100 historical markers. From the early 1800s to the fight for independence and beyond, these markers are a window into the fascinating past of our great state. You can easily navigate the map to find the markers closest to your location and discover the stories they have to tell.
Immerse yourself in the history of Texas with our directory of over 100 historical markers, listed in chronological order. Each marker provides a glimpse into the important events and figures that have shaped our state. You can easily search and filter the directory to find markers of interest, and explore them at your own pace. With layout options, you can quickly scan through the markers and choose the ones that intrigue you the most.
Long before the arrival of Spaniards or Anglo-Americans, this natural salt source was probably utilized by na […]
This block of the Inner Town was designated in 1825 as a cemetery. Traditionally the burial ground for Nichol […]
James Kerr in 1825 was appointed to select and survey a capital for the Mexican land grant colony of Green De […]
This block of the inner town of Gonzales was set aside in original plans of surveyor James Kerr for religious […]
First mapped in 1825 as "Market Square," but had become "Jail Square" prior to 1836 when Gonzales was burned […]
Commissioned to found a capital for colony of Green DeWitt, ex-Missouri state senator James Kerr settled here […]
In April 1825, Green DeWitt acquired a land grant from the Republic of Mexico to settle 400 families in and a […]
First mapped in 1825 as "Jail Square," but became Market Square prior to 1836, and has served this purpose ev […]
To comply with wishes of governor of Coahuila and Texas, the 1825 plans for Gonzales followed usual plans for […]
Gonzales town tract of 4 square leagues had 49 squares in inner city -- 7 of these squares for public use. Th […]
Shortly after he established his colony along the Guadalupe River in 1825, Green Dewitt ordered that a road b […]
An Indian raid July 2, 1826, left one Gonzales settler dead, another shot, homes plundered. Settlers fled to […]
Named in honor of Thomas J. Pilgrim (1804-1877), noted pioneer educator. Born in Connecticut, he came in 1828 […]
Sandies was settled in the 1830s by members of Green DeWitt's Colony. A church (1842), Masonic Lodge (1858), […]
1834 Homesite of Capt. and Mrs. Almaron Dickinson Site of the home to which two of the survivors of the Alamo […]
1835 ATTACK AT SANDIES WATER HOLE NATIVE AMERICAN RAIDS WERE A MAJOR CONCERN OF DEWITT’S COLONY, WHICH SETTLE […]
The first battle of the Texas Revolution, fought on the west side of the Guadalupe River about four miles abo […]
One and one-half miles from here the first shot of the Texas Revolution was fired from a small cannon by Texa […]
On this site September 29, 1835, the Mexican government troops demanded the return of the Gonzales cannon. Af […]
The monument reads: On this site September 29, 1835 the Gonzales cannon was buried from the 150 Mexican Drago […]
ON THIS SITE September 29, 1835 The Mexican Government Troops demanded the return of the Gonzales Cannon. A […]
On this site, September 29, 1835 began the strategy of the 18 Texans who by advising with alcalde Andrew Pont […]
Formerly DeWitt Mound now site DeWitt Family Cemetery. Here Mexican troops camped between September 29 and Oc […]
Who with her daughter Evaline made the first battle flag of Texas used by the colonists in the Battle of Gonz […]
On March 11, 1836, Sam Houston, leader of Texas Revolutionary Forces, arrived here to organize the second vol […]
Stricken with news of the fall of the Alamo and threatened by a massive Mexican army, Sam Houston gathered th […]
1/8 mile north is Sam Houston Oak where General Sam Houston established his headquarters camp March 13, 1836, […]
In Memory of the Immortal 32 Gonzales men and boys who, on March 1, 1836 fought their way into the beleaguere […]
King cemetery, located on a hill overlooking king flats on the Guadalupe river, this cemetery has served the […]
Circuit-riding Methodist preachers conducted worship services in this area as early as 1824. In 1841 the Rev. […]
Settlers in the community of Sandies began to hold Methodist worship services in 1842. Sandies Chapel was cha […]
Born in Kentucky in 1798 Died at Gonzales Dec. 28, 1842 Signer of the Tex. Declaration of Independence; Serve […]
From 1835 to his death in 1843 he fought to gain and maintain Texas Independence.
Bartlett McClure and his wife Sarah Ann built a log cabin and settled here in 1831 McClure, the first chief j […]
Star and Wreath Born December 7, 1811. A volunteer soldier in the Texas army during the Texas War for Indepen […]
Star and Wreath Born in Orange County; purser in the Texas Navy. Secretary to Captain Jeremiah Brown of the I […]
Progressive patriot and citizen soldier in Texas War for Independence. A member of Green DeWitt's colony. Cam […]
James Hodges, Sr., came to Gonzales in April 1835. Soon after his arrival he purchased four leagues (17,721 a […]
Born in South Carolina December 12, 1793, killed by Indians October 8, 1848. Served in the army of Texas, 183 […]
The Eggleston House is a free, walk-up and self-guided museum offering a glimpse into early settler life loca […]
Masonic Cemetery The Gonzales Masonic Lodge No. 30 A.F. & A.M., chartered January 1847, purchased 11 acre […]
Rancho grew up around the country store of Paul Murray, on land he purchased in 1849. His store was located a […]
Born in Virginia to William and Isabella (Mooreland) Ponton, Andrew Ponton came to Texas in December 1829 and […]
Established about 1850 by Miles G. Dikes (1804-1872). An original member of DeWitt Colony, Dikes emigrated fr […]
Green (1787-1835) and Sarah (Seely) (1789-1854) Dewitt moved their family from Missouri to Texas in 1826 afte […]
Founded in 1851 by L. C. "Jack" Wright. Fellow settlers with a sense of humor gave town name because Wright's […]
Born in Georgia Jan. 10, 1800. Member of Consultation, 1835. Captain of Cavalry in the Texas army, 1836. Died […]
Once a thriving pioneer community. Founded by D. S. Hopkins (1819-1917), farmer who settled here in 1852. Loc […]
Following early missionary efforts in the Gonzales area, the Episcopal Church of the Messiah was established […]
