Gonzales

Gonzales. Gonzales County, Texas. Being the western most point of Anglo-American settlement and the closest town to San Antonio de Bexar, Gonzales was the center of the Texas revolutionary activity. In July 1826 the original settlement was abandoned after two Indian attacks but was built on the Guadalupe River in 1827. Gonzales was surveyed a second time, by Byrd Lockhart in August 1832 whom was given four leagues of line (about 17,700 acres) for its own town development. This frontier settlement holds a unique place in Texas history as being the site of the firing of the first shot for Texas' independence. In late September, 1835, eighteen townsmen stood on the bank of the Guadalupe River and refused to give up their small cannon to the Mexican government, while the women fashioned a flag showing a black replica of the cannon on a white background with words that would continue to echo throughout the years, "Come and Take it!" On October 2, 1835, that first shot was fired. Gonzales is a site that is rich in history and we welcome you to jump in and experience it yourself., The Guadalupe River Heritage Tour includes the 10 county statutory district of the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. Each location highlights some of the ponds of interest, attractions and historical background. Shown here are some of the many offerings of things to do and see while visiting Gonzales. , Come and Take It Battleground, Old Jail Museum, Gonzales Memorial Museum, Branches House, and Sam Houston Oak.