Jail Square

Jail Square (HM2DAK)

Location: Gonzales, TX 78629 Gonzales County
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 30.139', W 97° 27.152'

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First mapped in 1825 as "Market Square," but had become "Jail Square" prior to 1836 when Gonzales was burned by order of Gen. San Houston to prevent buildings and supplies falling into possession of oncoming enemy, Gen. Santa Anna.
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HM NumberHM2DAK
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Year Placed1966
Placed ByTexas State Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, January 4th, 2019 at 4:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 649998 N 3264637
Decimal Degrees29.50231667, -97.45253333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 30.139', W 97° 27.152'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 30' 8.34" N, 97° 27' 9.1200000000001" W
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Area Code(s)830, 361
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 500 St Paul St, Gonzales TX 78629, US
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