Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Gonzales Memorial Museum and Amphitheatre
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018
1. Gonzales Memorial Museum and Amphitheatre Marker
The commission created by the Texas Legislature in 1935 to oversee Texas' centennial joined with the Public Works Administration to build a memorial to Texas Revolution events in Gonzales. The memorial includes a museum, amphitheatre and reflecting pool designed by acclaimed architects Phelps & Dewees. There is also a monument by Page & Southerland of Austin. The art deco museum is built of shellstone, limestone and concrete. It features a rotunda and ornate detailing at the entryway, and in a band below the parapet. It was dedicated in 1937 with a crowd including Gov. James V. Allred.
Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2220.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 29° 30.242′ N, 97° 26.604′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It is at the intersection of Smith Street and St. Louis Street (State Highway 146 Spur), on the right when traveling north on Smith Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 Smith Street, Gonzales TX 78629, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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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: The Immortal 32 (a few steps from this marker); Gonzales Memorial Museum (a few steps from this marker); Route of Gen. Sam Houston (within shouting distance of this marker); Holmes Hospital (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sarah Ponton Eggleston (about 400 feet away); The Eggleston House (about 500 feet away); Charles T. Rather House (approx. Ό mile away); Cemetery Square (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.
Also see . . . National Register Application.
The Gonzales Memorial Museum and Amphitheater form a monumental complex on the east side of Gonzales, Gonzales County, Texas. The buildings are part of a public park, located six blocks east of the Gonzales County Courthouse and the historic commercial core of the city.(Submitted on February 9, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018
2. Gonzales Memorial Museum and Amphitheatre
Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018
3. Gonzales Memorial Museum and Amphitheatre
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
4. Gonzales Memorial Museum and Amphitheatre Marker
National Register plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 669 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 4. submitted on February 9, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.
