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

Cemetery Square

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2021

1. Cemetery Square Marker

Inscription.

This block of the inner town was designated in 1825 as a cemetery.

Traditionally the burial ground for Nicholas Peck, a soldier of San Jacinto; Daniel Davis, a soldier in Mier Expedition, and his wife, Elizabeth; along with other early-day residents.

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 778.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 29° 30.122′ N, 97° 26.872′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. Marker is at the intersection of St. Louis Street (State Highway 146) and North College Street, on the right when traveling west on St. Louis Street. The marker is located at the southeast corner of the church grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 721 St Louis Street, Gonzales TX 78629, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Episcopal Church of the Messiah (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Gonzales (approx. 0.2 miles away); Church Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gonzales County Jail (approx.

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¼ mile away); The Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Military Plaza (approx. ¼ mile away); Women of the Confederacy (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2021

2. Cemetery Square Marker

The view of the Cemetery Square Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2021

3. The view of the Cemetery Square Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.