Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Plaza
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018
1. Plaza Marker
Gonzales town tract of 4 square leagues had 49 squares in inner city - 7 of these squares for public use. This one was for municipal buildings, but became plaza.
Now called Texas Heroes Square, in honor of all Gonzales men who fought in the Texas Revolution.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4045.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 29° 30.031′ N, 97° 27.184′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It is on St. Louis Street (State Highway 146 Spur) west of St. Joseph Street (Business U.S. 183), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in Texas Heroes Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Andrew Ponton (within shouting distance of this marker); James W. Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Gonzales Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Square (about 300 feet away); Gonzales Cannon Burial Site (about 300 feet away); Military Plaza (about 300 feet away); The Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Gonzales (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018
2. Plaza 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 516 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
