Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
J. W. and Nannie C. Bailey House
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
1. J. W. and Nannie C. Bailey House Marker
J.W Bailey (1825-1899) built this home in 1897-98 as a residence for his wife Nannie C. Green (1851-1936) and family. Inherited by their daughter Indian Bailey Kerr and her husband John A. Kerr in 1936, the house remained in the family until 1948. A modest Queen Anne style residence, it features a gable roof, tapered wood porch posts on brick piers, wood sash double and triple-hung windows, long leaf pine woodwork, and a single door entry with a transom.
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 277.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 29° 29.98′ N, 97° 26.894′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It is at the intersection of Saint Michael Street and N Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling west on Saint Michael Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 623 St Michael 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Episcopal Church of the Messiah (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kennard House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cemetery Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Gonzales (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles T. Rather House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Church Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wells Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Presbyterian Church (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
2. J. W. and Nannie C. Bailey House Marker
House from the street.
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
3. J. W. and Nannie C. Bailey House Marker
Looking northeast along St. Michael St.
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 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 8, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
