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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DCO_women-of-the-confederacy-a-war-memorial_Gonzales-TX.html
Women of the Confederacy. . To the Women of the Confederacy whose hearts bled, whose hands healed, whose pride was crucified, yet who were never conquered by the bitterness of war nor the devastation of the Reconstruction. To their g…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DAU_the-immortal-32_Gonzales-TX.html
The Immortal 32. . . In Memory of the Immortal 32 Gonzales men and boys who, on March 1, 1836 fought their way into the beleaguered Alamo to die with Colonel William B. Travis for the Liberty of Texas. They were the last and only reinforcements t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DAK_jail-square_Gonzales-TX.html
Jail Square. . 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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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DAI_campsite-marking-start-of-san-jacinto-campaign_Gonzales-TX.html
Campsite Marking Start of San Jacinto Campaign. . On March 11, 1836, Sam Houston, leader of Texas Revolutionary Forces, arrived here to organize the second volunteer army. . . On March 13, he heard of the massacre of Alamo defenders and that th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DAH_gonzales-memorial-museum-and-amphitheatre_Gonzales-TX.html
Gonzales Memorial Museum and Amphitheatre. . The commission created by the Texas Legislature in 1935 to oversee Texas' centennial joined with the Public Works Administration to build a memorial to Texas Revolution events in Gonzales. The memorial …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DA6_sarah-seely-de-witt_Gonzales-TX.html
Sarah Seely De Witt. . Who with her daughter Evaline made the first battle flag of Texas used by the colonists in the Battle of Gonzales, October 2, 1835 Born in Virginia, 1789 came to Texas in 1826 with her husband Green De Witt, Empresa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DA4_gonzales-cannon_Gonzales-TX.html
Gonzales Cannon. . On this site September 29, 1835 the Mexican government troops demanded the return of the Gonzales cannon. After two days delay, awaiting recruits, the colonists answered, "Come and Take It.".
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DA2_santa-anna-mound_Gonzales-TX.html
Santa Anna Mound. . Extending from this point one-quarter mile west is Santa Anna Mound formerly De Witt Mound now site De Witt Family Cemetery. Here Mexican troops camped between September 29 and October 1, 1835, awaiting delivery of the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DA1_central-square_Gonzales-TX.html
Central Square. . Green DeWitt in 1825 appointed James Kerr to select and survey the capital for DeWitt's Mexican land grant colony. Kerr named the capital Gonzales for Don Rafael Gonzales, Governor of Coahuila and Texas. . . This was central s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DA0_church-square_Gonzales-TX.html
Church Square. . This block of the inner town of Gonzales was set aside in original plans of surveyor James Kerr for religious uses. Kerr's plans were approved by Don Rafael Gonzales the Provisional Governor of Coahuila and Texas. This block is st…