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Military Plaza

Gonzales, Gonzales County

Marker Text

To comply with wishes of governor of Coahuila and Texas, the 1825 plans for Gonzales followed usual plans for Spanish towns. Surveyed by James Kerr, agent for colony's contractor, Green DeWitt, and Kerr's assistant, Byrd Lockhart. This was named Military Plaza.

Marker Details

Address 400 St. Louis St.
Location Description Corner of St. Joseph and St. Louis, Gonzales.
Marker # 3373
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code parks; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.500953, -97.452287

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