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

Church Square

Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018

1. Church Square Marker

Inscription.

This block of the inner town of Gonzales was set aside in original plans of surveyor James Kerr for religious uses. Kerr's plans were approved by Don Rafael Gonzales the Provisional Governor of Coahuila and Texas. This block is still used for churches.

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 853.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 29° 30.08′ N, 97° 27.076′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It is on St. Paul Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 422 St Paul Street, Gonzales TX 78629, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Gonzales (within shouting distance of this marker); Gonzales County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gonzales (about 400 feet away); Gonzales Courthouse (about 400 feet away); The Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Military Plaza (about 400 feet away); James W. Robinson (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018

2. Church Square Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.