Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
J. H. and Emily Boothe House
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
1. J. H. and Emily Boothe House Marker
This three-story prairie style home featuring pedimented front entry and octagonal shed dormer was the brainchild of Joseph Henry (1851-1911) and Emily Jimmie Lea (1853-1930) Boothe. Born in North Carolina, J.H. Boothe moved to Gonzales in the 1870s and built a career as a successful merchant. He married Emily Lea, and the couple had five children. In 1886, J.H. was elected to the 20th Texas Legislature, and later served as County Clerk and Mayor of Gonzales. He died before the house was finished. Emily oversaw its completion in 1913 and lived here until her death. It passed out of the Boothe family in the 1990s.
Erected 2023 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 23948.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 29° 30.211′ N, 97° 26.964′ 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 east on Saint George Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 706 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: The Pilgrim Home (within shouting distance of this marker); William B. and Sue J. Houston House (within shouting distance of this
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Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
2. J. H. and Emily Boothe House Marker
House from the street with marker seen to the right of the front door.
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 76 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.
