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Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
 

Gonzales Courthouse

 
 
Gonzales Courthouse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, September 20, 2018
1. Gonzales Courthouse Marker
Inscription. In county organized 1837, first courthouse burned 1893. This second one was built 1894-1896 at cost of $64,450.

Headquarters for many Texas leaders; scene of important court decisions.
 
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2219.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
 
Location. 29° 30.063′ N, 97° 27.142′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It is at the intersection of North St. Joseph Street (Business U.S. 183) and St. Lawrence Street, on the right when traveling north on North St. Joseph Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 St Joseph Street, Gonzales TX 78629, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James W. Robinson (a few steps from this marker); Central Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Gonzales (within shouting distance of this marker); Gonzales County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Ponton (within shouting distance of this marker); Military Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Presbyterian Church
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(about 300 feet away); Plaza (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.
 
Gonzales Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, September 20, 2018
2. Gonzales Courthouse and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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