Gonzales: Birthplace of Texas Freedom - Gateway to Texas History
Gonzales, the county seat of Gonzales County, is at the confluence of the Guadalupe and San Marcos rivers, on U.S. highways 90, 97, and 183 in the north central part of the county.
 
» 65 miles S of Austin  
» 65 miles E of San Antonio  
» 130 miles W of Houston

As the westernmost point of Anglo-American settlement and the closest town to San Antonio de Bexar, it was the center of much of the Texas revolutionary activity. On October 2, 1835, Texans resisted Mexican dragoons sent to retrieve the town cannon. Challenging the Mexicans to "come and take it," the Texans rallied around the gun and fought the battle of Gonzales, the first skirmish of the Texas Revolution.

Gonzales history brings tourists to the area, with the Old Jail Museum featured as the Visitor Information Center and the office of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture. Other tourism activities include the self-guided Walking and Driving Tours of the downtown historic district, Memorial Museum, Gonzales Pioneer Village Living History Center, Outdoor Interpretive Exhibits at Memorial Museum and Independence Park, Palmetto State Park along the San Marcos River, Lake Wood Park along the Guadalupe River.

Historical information can be found at www.gonzalestexas.com

Annual Events and Traditions in Gonzales

March A Texas Freedom Celebration

April Ranch Rodeo, Courthouse Trade Days

June Firemen's Barbecue & Entertainment

July Texas Youth Rodeo Association Finals, Courthouse Trade Days

September First Shot Cook Off

October Come & Take It Celebration

November Stars Over Pioneer Village

December Historic Homes Tour, Courthouse Trade Days




Helpful Information

Utilities:
Gas
Texas Gas Service Company
Electric
City of Gonzales	830.672.6559
Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op	830.857.1200
Water
City of Gonzales	830.672.3525
Telephone
Time Warner Cable	800.418.8848
Cable
Time Warner Cable	800.418.8848
Taxes:
Gonzales County	0.6700%
City of Gonzales	0.2831%
Gonzales ISD	1.2960%

Links:

Gonzales Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture  www.gonzalestexas.com

Gonzales Independent School District  www.gonzales.txed.net

City of Gonzales   www.cityofgonzales.org

Gonzales County   www.co.gonzales.tx.us

Victoria College   www.victoriacollege.edu/gonzales