Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Kennard House
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
1. Kennard House Marker
Built 1895 by James B. and Anna Jones Kennard, of "Queen Anne" style, house remained until 1963 in Kennard family.
Incise on base: Restored 1965-67 by Mr. and Mrs. Julius A. Bauch
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2924.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 29° 30.104′ N, 97° 26.955′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It is at the intersection of Saint Louis Street and N Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling west on Saint Louis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 621 St Louis 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: Episcopal Church of the Messiah (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cemetery Square (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church of Gonzales (about 600 feet away); Church Square (about 700 feet away); J. H. and Emily Boothe House (about 700 feet away); Remschel House (about 700 feet away); First Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); John Fauth House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.
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A two-Story-and-attic frame Victorian residence with shingle and clap board siding and with a high pitched hip roof with gabled ells and a corner tower - with an open arcade at the third story and a tall six-sided pyramidal roof. There are two tall Queen Anne chimneys. The house is one of the few remaining examples of the Queen Anne style in Texas.(Submitted on February 9, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
2. Kennard House Marker
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
3. Kennard House Marker
National Register plaque.
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 59 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 9, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
