​Jail Square

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Marker Text: ​First mapped in 1825 as market square but had become Jail square prior to 1836, when Gonzales was burned by order of  Gen. Sam Houston to prevent buildings and supplies falling into possession of oncoming enemy Gen. Santa Anna. (1966)

Marker No: 2710

Aluminum 14 x 24 Subject Marker

Geographic: 29.502302,-97.452530

Location: Corner of St. Joseph and St. Lawrence Streets,  Gonzales