Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Cemetery Square
Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2021
1. Cemetery Square Marker
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. It 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.
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.
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); Charles T. Rather House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kennard House (about 500 feet away); J. H. and Emily Boothe House (about 700 feet away); The Pilgrim Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); J. W. and Nannie C. Bailey House (approx. 0.2 miles away); William B. and Sue J. Houston House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Remschel House (approx.
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Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2021
2. Cemetery Square Marker
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 513 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
