Marker Inscription
William Buckner Houston (1852-1916), a native of De Witt County, became a successful rancher, landowner and civic leader in Gonzales. He and his second wife, Susan Jones Houston, built this home in 1898 on Houston family land. His mother, Julia, also lived here. The house remained in the family until 1952. Queen Anne in style, the three-story structure is asymmetrical, with a wrapped porch, round corner turret and two-story balcony. Details include shingling, arched entryway, carriage porte cochere, bay windows, brackets and a belvedere in the turret. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2003
About this site
William B. and Sue J. Houston House is a historical marker in Gonzales, Gonzales County, dedicated in 2003. It is one of 94 historical markers documented in Gonzales County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 186 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.5037, -97.4500 near Gonzales. The nearest cataloged historic site is Houston, William Buckner and Sue, House (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include The Pilgrim Home, Remschel House, and John Fauth House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5177013016. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
