Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Pilgrim Home
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
1. The Pilgrim Home Marker
Center hall, 2 double fireplaces, wide board pine floors. Built 1883 for his bride, Mary Fleda Boothe, by Carey J. Pilgrim, editor "Gonzales Inquirer," son of T. J. Pilgrim, founder first Sunday School in Texas.
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5400.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 29° 30.235′ N, 97° 26.971′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It is on Saint George Street near N Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 707 St George St, 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: J. H. and Emily Boothe House (within shouting distance of this marker); William B. and Sue J. Houston House (within shouting distance of this marker); Remschel House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Fauth House (about 600 feet away); Kennard House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Episcopal Church of the Messiah (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cemetery Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.
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Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
2. The Pilgrim Home Marker
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. submitted on February 8, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
