Texas Historical Marker

Jail Square

Gonzales · Gonzales County · placed 1966

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Gonzales County, Texas

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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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