Gonzales, Texas
Gonzales is a city of 7,200 people in Gonzales County, Texas, founded in 1825.
Why visit Gonzales
Townapedia lists 58 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Crystal Theatre, Lynn Theatre, Gonzales County Courthouse and Episcopal Church of the Messiah.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Gonzales
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About Gonzales
Gonzales is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, with a population of 7,165 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Gonzales County. Gonzales was the site of several integral events in the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of Gonzales, the "Come and Take It" incident, the ride of the Immortal 32 to the Battle of the Alamo, and the subsequent Runaway Scrape.
From the Wikipedia article Gonzales, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Crystal Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
Historic theatre in Gonzales, Texas
Museums and landmarks58
Gonzales County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic place in Gonzales, Gonzales County, Texas
1834 Homesite of Capt. and Mrs. Almaron Dickinson
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
Campsite Marking Start of San Jacinto Campaign
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
46 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes10
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
1803 North Saint Joseph, Gonzales
Mo-Th 07:00-21:30; Fr 07:00-22:30; Sa 09:00-22:30; Su 09:00-21:30
History
Gonzales is one of the earliest Anglo-American settlements in Texas, the first west of the Colorado River. It was established by Green DeWitt as the capital of his colony in August 1825. DeWitt named the community for Rafael Gonzáles, governor of Coahuila y Tejas. Informally, the community was known as the DeWitt Colony.
The original settlement (located where Highway 90-A crosses Kerr Creek) was abandoned in 1826 after two Indian attacks. It was rebuilt nearby in 1827. The town remains today as it was originally surveyed.
Gonzales is referred to as the "Lexington of Texas" because it was the site of the first skirmish of the Texas Revolution. In 1831, the Mexican government had granted Green DeWitt's request for a small cannon for protection against Indian attacks. At the outbreak of disputes between the Anglo settlers and the Mexican authorities in 1835, a contingent of more than 100 Mexican soldiers was sent from San Antonio to retrieve the cannon.
From the History section of Gonzales, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship13
Saint James Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.7 mi
417 North College Street, Gonzales
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries11
North Avenue Intermediate School
School · 0.6 mi
1032 North Saint Joseph Street, Gonzales
Healthcare3
Map of Gonzales
117 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 40°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 44°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 51°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 57°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 72°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 74°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 69°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 49°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 42°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gonzales 2S (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Gonzales County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-08-25: Hurricane Harvey (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 49 miles away.
- Shiner 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Flatonia 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Nixon 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Lockhart 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Cuero 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Hallettsville 31 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Seguin 32 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Redwood 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- San Marcos 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- New Braunfels 42 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Gonzales City Hall Gonzales Texas 2025, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Gonzales courthouse 2005, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Crystal Theatre - Dec 2012, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0
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