Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Wells Home
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
1. Wells Home Marker
Federal period ranch home of 15 rooms. Built in 1885 of long leaf pine lumber brought by Gulf steamers from Florida. Hauled from Indianola by oxcarts.
Furnished in Guadalupe River Valley walnut pieces hand-crafted in Republic of Texas. Home since 1889 of the James B. Wells family.
Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5751.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 29° 29.92′ N, 97° 26.688′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It is on Mitchell Street west of S Bright Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 833 Mitchell St, Gonzales TX 78629, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in 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. W. and Nannie C. Bailey House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles T. Rather House (approx. Ό mile away); Cemetery Square (approx. 0.3 miles away); Episcopal Church of the Messiah (approx. 0.3 miles away); Holmes Hospital (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kennard House (approx. 0.3 miles away);
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Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
2. Wells Home Marker
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
3. Wells Home Marker
Looking east down sidewalk.
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 52 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.
