Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William B. and Sue J. Houston House
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
1. William B. and Sue J. Houston House Marker
William Buckner Houston (1852-1916), a native of De Witt County, became a successful rancher, landowner and civic leader in Gonzales. He and his second wife, Susan Jones Houston, built this home in 1898 on Houston family land. His mother, Julia, also lived here. The house remained in the family until 1952. Queen Anne in style, the three-story structure is asymmetrical, with a wrapped porch, round corner turret and two-story balcony. Details include shingling, arched entryway, carriage porte cochere, bay windows, brackets and a belvedere in the turret.
Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13016.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 29° 30.222′ N, 97° 27.006′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It is at the intersection of Saint George Street and N Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling west on Saint George Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 621 St George St, Gonzales TX 78629,
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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: The Pilgrim Home (within shouting distance of this marker); J. H. and Emily Boothe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Remschel House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fauth House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kennard House (about 800 feet away); First Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Episcopal Church of the Messiah (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1851 College Survives the Civil War (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
2. William B. and Sue J. Houston House Marker
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
3. William B. and Sue J. Houston House Marker
House from the street.
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
4. William B. and Sue J. Houston House Marker
Looking east from sidewalk in front of house.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 61 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 8, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
