We are excited to have Gonzales Travel join the Saffire family! We are very much looking forward to working with the City of Gonzales to help showcase its amazing history!
Gonzales holds a unique place in Texas history as the site of the firing of the first shot for Texas independence. On October 2, 1835, eighteen townsmen stood on the bank of the Guadalupe River and refused to give up their small cannon to the Mexican Army. A flag was fashioned showing a black replica of the cannon on a white background with words that would echo through the years, “Come and Take it.” After the fall of the Alamo, General Sam Houston ordered the town of Gonzales burned. Later soldiers and townspeople returned to Gonzales to rebuild their town.
We can’t wait for everyone to see the great website we have for this beautiful city! Look out for updates on The Dirt!