Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Confederate Monument, Independence Square
Gonzales in the Civil War 1861-1865
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
1. Confederate Monument, Independence Square Marker
July 21, 1909 the cornerstone of the Gonzales Confederate Monument was completed and dedicated. Inside the cornerstone was placed a tin box that included a copy of a Special Edition of the Gonzales Inquirer newspaper, rosters of the Confederate Veterans Association, Confederate soldiers of Gonzales County, the Gonzales Chapter #545, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Also added to the cornerstone were Confederate bill, coins of 1909, a roster of the Gonzales Fire Department, and a sketch of the monument as it would appear when completed.
April 10, 1910 the completed memorial was unveiled at a ceremony and attended by Approx. 4,500.
The 12' granite base and 40' tall gray granite column is attributed to Frank Teich, who became known as the father of the granite industry in Texas. The statue of the Confederate Soldier, facing north, is 8' high and carved from Carrara marble. The sculptor, Pompeo Luigi Coppini, moved to Texas in 1901, where he established himself as a prolific sculptor of bronze and marble commemorative statues.
Erected by 1885 Gonzales County Jail Museum / Gonzales County Archives.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 10, 1910.
Location. 29° 30.133′
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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: Fort Waul on the Guadalupe River (here, next to this marker); Gonzales Military Contributions to the CSA (here, next to this marker); 1851 College Survives the Civil War (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Women of the Confederacy (a few steps from this marker); From Segregation to Integration (a few steps from this marker); Segregation in Gonzales: Edwards High School (a few steps from this marker); Jail Square (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
2. Confederate Monument, Independence Square Marker
Marker is the one furthest in the distance.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 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. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
