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Gonzales

Elevation : 292
Population : 6,618

Gonzales holds a special place in Texas history as the site where, in 1835, Texans fired the first shot in the war against Mexico. Before that the settlers struggled constantly with the Comanche and Tonkawa Indians, and the town housed Fort Waul for the Confederacy during the Civil War. Normalcy eventually prevailed; cotton farming became the main force in the economy before cattle drives and railroads made their way through town.
Gonzales has streets that were planned by the Mexican government and named for saints. Magnificent oak and magnolia trees line these thoroughfares today, along with over 80 historical markers telling the tales of the revolution.

Gonzales Golf Courses :

• Independence Golf Course

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Soak up the history of the revolutionary war against Mexico by visiting the downtown plazas named Confederate Square and Texas Heroes Square. You’ll also find the Old Jail Museum, which houses cells, a dungeon, gallows, and jailer’s quarters. Independence Park (home of the golf course) offers campsites and recreational facilities south of town on the banks of the Guadalupe. Have a family-style meal at the Hernandez Cow Palace Restaurant (830-672-4777). The St. James Inn (830-672-7066) is the place to stay–a quaint old home that’s s fitting for any trip to Gonzales.