Gonzales, TX

Texas · Gonzales County

Gonzales is a small city in Texas with a population of 7,180. Residents earn $50,324 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,180 Population 1,181/sq mi density

$50,324 Median Income $27,432 per capita

$184,600 Home Value $240,889 Zillow

$713 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent

68°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr

1,058 Violent Crime/100K 2,195 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$50,324 median income, 0.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$184,600 home value, $713/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,058 violent crimes/100K (178% above avg)

Education

1.9 / 5.0

10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers Near Gonzales, TX

53 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Gonzales, TX.

Name	Description
Site of Cost School	Marker is on State Highway 95 Spur north of State Highway 97, on the left when traveling north.
Oak Forest Bridge	Marker is on Saint Louis Street (State Highway 146) 0.1 miles east of Lions Club Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Andrew Ponton	Marker can be reached from the intersection of N. St Joseph Street and St. Lawrence Street.
Dr. John Turner Tinsley	Marker can be reached from the intersection of Knight Street and Holmes Street.
Gonzales Memorial Museum and Amphitheatre	Marker is at the intersection of Smith Street and St. Louis Street (State Highway 146 Spur), on the right when traveling north on Smith Street.
Green Dewitt Cemetery	Marker is on an unnamed park road, 0.1 miles north of County Road 197, on the right when traveling north.
Jewish Cemetery	Marker is at the intersection of Waters Street (U.S. 183) and West Cone Street, on the right when traveling south on Waters Street.
Masonic Cemetery	Marker is at the intersection of Knight Street and Holmes Street, on the left when traveling west on Knight Street.
The Presbyterian Church	of Gonzales. Marker is at the intersection of St. Louis Street (State Highway 146 Spur) and North St. Joseph Street (Business U.S. 183), on the right when traveling east on St. Louis Street.
First Baptist Church of Gonzales	Marker is at the intersection of St. Paul Street and St. Louis Street (State Highway 146 Spur), on the right when traveling north on St. Paul Street.
First Methodist Church	of Gonzales. Marker is at the intersection of St. Paul Street and St. Lawrence Street, on the right when traveling north on St. Paul Street.
James Hodges Sr.	Marker is on Hwy 90 Alternate West, 1 mile west of County Highway 2091, on the right when traveling west.
Fort Waul	Marker is at the intersection of North St Joseph Street (Business State Highway 183) and Middle Buster Road (County Highway 510), on the right when traveling north on North St Joseph Street.
Episcopal Church of the Messiah	Marker is at the intersection of St. Louis Street (State Highway 146) and North Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling west on St. Louis Street.
Dikes Family Cemetery	Marker is on State Highway 95 Spur north of State Highway 97, on the right when traveling north.
1834 Homesite of Capt. and Mrs. Almaron Dickinson	Marker is at the intersection of St. James Street and St. Matthew Street, on the right when traveling north on St. James Street.
Campsite Marking Start of San Jacinto Campaign	Marker is at the intersection of St. John Street and Water Street (U.S. 183), on the right when traveling south on St. John Street.
Route of Gen. Sam Houston	to San Jacinto. Marker is at the intersection of St. Lawrence Street and Smith Street, on the right when traveling east on St. Lawrence Street.
Cemetery Square	Marker is at the intersection of St. Louis Street (State Highway 146) and North College Street, on the right when traveling west on St. Louis Street.
Central Square	Marker is at the intersection of St. Lawrence Street and North St. Joseph Street (Business U.S. 183), on the right when traveling east on St. Lawrence Street.
Church Square	Marker is on St. Paul Street, on the right when traveling north.
David Burkett	(1798 - 1845). Marker is on Saint Louis Street (State Highway 146) 0.1 miles east of Lions Club Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Gonzales City Cemetery	Marker is at the intersection of North College Street and Clay Street, on the left when traveling south on North College Street.
Gonzales County Jail	Marker is at the intersection of St. Lawrence Street and St. Paul Street, on the right when traveling east on St. Lawrence Street.
Gonzales Courthouse	Marker is at the intersection of North St. Joseph Street (Business U.S. 183) and St. Lawrence Street, on the right when traveling north on North St. Joseph Street.
Jail Square	Marker is on St. George Street east of North St. Joseph Street (Business U.S. 183), on the right when traveling east.
James W. Robinson	First Lieutenant Governor of Texas. Marker is at the intersection of North St. Joseph Street (Business U.S. 183) and St. Lawrence Street, on the right when traveling north on North St. Joseph Street.
Kerr's Creek	Marker is on Saint Louis Street (State Highway 146) 0.1 miles east of Lions Club Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Military Plaza	Marker is at the intersection of St. Paul Street (State Highway 146 Spur) and North St. Joseph Street (Business U.S. 183), on the right when traveling east on St. Paul Street.
Plaza	Marker is on St. Louis Street (State Highway 146 Spur) west of St. Joseph Street (Business U.S. 183), on the right when traveling west.
Site of Indian Fort	Marker is at the intersection of St. Louis Street (State Highway 146 Spur) and St. John Street, on the right when traveling east on St. Louis Street.
Amasa Turner	Marker can be reached from the intersection of Knight Street and Holmes Street.
Charles Mason	Marker can be reached from the intersection of Knight Street and Holmes Street.
Dr. Thomas Polk	Marker can be reached from the intersection of Knight Street and Holmes Street.
Eli Mitchell	Marker can be reached from the intersection of Knight Street and Holmes Street.
The Eggleston House	Marker is at the intersection of St. Louis Street and Moore Street, on the right when traveling west on St. Louis Street.
Valentine Bennet	Marker can be reached from the intersection of North College Street and Clay Street.
William A. Matthews	Marker can be reached from the intersection of Knight Street and Holmes Street.
Women of the Confederacy	Memorial is on St. George Street east of St. Joseph Street (Business U.S. 183), on the right when traveling east.
Andrew Zumwalt	Marker is on County Highway 228, ½ mile south of State Highway 97, on the right when traveling south. <font color=red> Reported damaged.</font>
Dr. George Washington Barnett	Marker can be reached from the intersection of North College Street and Clay Street.
First Shot of the Texas Revolution	Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 97 and State Highway 95 Spur, on the right when traveling west on State Highway 97.
Gonzales Cannon	Marker is on County Road 197 west of U.S. 183, on the right when traveling east.
Gonzales Cannon Burial Site	Marker is at the intersection of St. Louis Street (State Highway 146 Spur) and St. James Street, on the right when traveling east on St. Louis Street.
In Memory of Andrew Ponton	Marker can be reached from the intersection of Knight Street and Holmes Street.
Jesse Kencheloe Davis	Marker can be reached from the intersection of Knight Street and Holmes Street.
Santa Anna Mound	Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 183 and Texas Highway 97, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 183.
Sarah Seely De Witt	Marker is on an unnamed park road, 0.1 miles north of County Road 197, on the right when traveling north.
Site of the First Shot of the Texas Revolution	Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 97 and State Highway 95 Spur, on the right when traveling west on State Highway 97.
The Immortal 32	Marker is at the intersection of St. Louis Street (State Highway 146 Spur) and Smith Street, on the right when traveling west on St. Louis Street.
The Old Eighteen	Marker is at the intersection of County Road 197 and South St. Joseph Street (U.S. 183), on the left when traveling west on County Road 197.
Matthew Caldwell	("Old Paint"). Marker can be reached from the intersection of North College Street and Clay Street.
Here was Fired First Gun for Texas Independence	Marker is on State Highway 95 Spur, 1.1 miles north of State Highway 97, on the left when traveling north.

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