Jail Square

Historical marker location:

Gonzales, Texas

( Corner of St. Joseph and St. Lawrence, Gonzales)

Marker installed: 1966

First mapped in 1825 as "Market Square," but had become "Jail Square" prior to 1836 when Gonzales was burned by order of Gen. San Houston to prevent buildings and supplies falling into possession of oncoming enemy, Gen. Santa Anna.

jails and prisons land surveys, land companies, promotional towns

Texas is home to the world's largest bat colony. The Bracken Bat Cave, near San Antonio, is home to millions of Mexican free-tailed bats.