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

Duncan's Ferry

(on San Marcos River)

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 1, 2026

1. Duncan's Ferry Marker

Inscription. Started about 1834 by Benjamin Duncan (1793-1866), a Scotsman. According to tradition, Susanna Dickinson, the widow of Almaron Dickinson, stopped first at Duncan's home on her way to tell people of Gonzales of fall of the Alamo. She was one of few survivors of this bloody battle of Texas Revolution, in which many Gonzales men died. Upon hearing news, General Sam Houston ordered retreat of the Texas Army (camped in Gonzales) and on night of March 13, 1836, he had town and ferry burned to keep them from enemy hand. Duncan later rebuilt ferry, which was operated until 1866.

Erected 1971 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1298.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Texas Independence • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is March 13, 1836.

Location. 29° 30.814′ N, 97° 30.04′ W. Marker is near Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It is on Alternate U.S. 90 one mile east of Farm to Market Road 2091, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2207 U.S 90 Alt W, Gonzales TX 78629, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: James Hodges Sr. (approx. 0.9 miles away); Jewish Cemetery (approx. 2.4 miles away); Fort Waul (approx. 2½ miles away); Odd Fellows Cemetery (approx. 2½ miles away); Dr. John Turner Tinsley (approx. 2½ miles away); Eli Mitchell (approx. 2½ miles away); Jesse Kencheloe Davis (approx. 2½ miles away); In Memory of Andrew Ponton (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 1, 2026

2. Duncan's Ferry Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 66 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.