Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Remschel House

Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026

1. Remschel House Marker

Inscription.
Built about 1907 as the home of Julius Frederick Remschel and his wife Luella (McLeod), this house was constructed by local builder Fred Meisenhelder. Remschel was the son of Julius H. H. Remschel, a German immigrant who founded the Remschel Lumber company in 1888. The one-story Victorian residence, built with siding made from locally grown cypress, is elevated on brick columns manufactured at the Gonzales Sunset Brick and Tile Company.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11900.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 29° 30.189′ N, 97° 27.038′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It is at the intersection of Saint Peter Street and St. George Street, on the left when traveling south on Saint Peter Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 524 St Peter 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: John Fauth House (within shouting distance of this marker); William B. and Sue J. Houston House (within shouting distance of this marker); J. H. and Emily Boothe House

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Pilgrim Home (about 500 feet away); First Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); 1851 College Survives the Civil War (about 600 feet away); Gonzales Military Contributions to the CSA (about 600 feet away); Fort Waul on the Guadalupe River (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.

Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026

2. Remschel House Marker

Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026

3. Remschel House 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 78 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.