Another old town with lots of history, Gonzales was settled in 1825 near the junction of the Guadalupe and San Marcos Rivers. The town was originally laid out with 7 public squares which are still in use today. The survey of the town was completed in 1832 and Gonzales is the only town in Texas that has retained its original Mexican survey. Gonzales rose from the ashes of the Texas revolution to become a mecca for ranchers and cattle barons who built cotton plantations and majestic homes, many of which are still standing today.
Above is a photo of the old jail, built in 1887 and in actual use until 1976 when a new jail was built.
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