Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Gonzales Memorial Museum
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
1. Gonzales Memorial Museum Marker
Celebrating the Texas Centennial
Designed by architects Phelps and Dewees, this monumental complexwas dedicated October 30, 1937. "The Old Eighteen" tablet honoring settlers credited with firing the first shot of the Texas Revolution is made of Georgia marble. It was also designed by Phelps and Dewees. The "Immortal Thirty-Two" commemorates the Gonzales soldiers who died defending the Alamo. Raoul Jossett sculpted the bronze attached to the tall pink granite monument designed by Page and Southerland. The two murals within the museum are by Texas artist, James Buchannan Winn, Jr. They depict Texas and Southwest exploration, history and culture.
Erected by Texas Society National Society Colonial Dames XVIIC.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is October 30, 1937.
Location. 29° 30.254′ N, 97° 26.609′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It is at the intersection of Smith Street and St Lawrence Street, on the left when traveling west on Smith Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 Smith 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
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Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
2. Gonzales Memorial Museum Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 62 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
