Plaza

Gonzales had to be built twice. After Houston's men burned it in March 1836, many of its people stayed away even after San Jacinto. The Republic of Texas incorporated the town and created Gonzales County in 1837, but the city council did not meet until March 1839, the year a post office opened. Rebuilding in the early 1840s centered on the old townsite by the Guadalupe. Gonzales volunteers rode to the battle of Plum Creek in 1840, and in 1841 the town built its first Baptist church. By 1850 some 300 people lived here.

What the plaque says

Plaza Gonzales town tract of 4 square leagues had 49 squares in inner city -- 7 of these squares for public use. This one was for municipal building, but became plaza. Now called Texas Heroes Square, in honor of all Gonzales men who fought in the Texas Revolution. (1966)

Where it stands

More markers nearby

• Battle of Gonzales — steps away
• Andrew Ponton — steps away
• James W. Robinson — steps away
• Central Square — steps away