• 304 Saint Louis, Gonzales, TX 78629

J.B. Wells House & Museum

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Visit the J.B. Wells House & Museum

Step Back in Time

Plan your visit during Come & Take It Day weekend in October or WinterFest weekend in December, or schedule a tour for your group.
Admission is affordable, making it an ideal destination for individuals and families alike. Don't miss your chance to step back in time and experience the JB Wells Home and Museum firsthand! Contact the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center to arrange your J.B. Wells Home & Museum Tour.

Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 8–18.

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Reasons to Witness the J.B. Wells House & Museum

Immerse yourself in the story of James Bailey Wells, a trailblazer in the cattle industry, whose legacy lives on in this beautifully preserved mansion. Here's why you should plan your visit:

Historic Significance

Learn about James Bailey Wells’s journey from drover to cattle baron and his pivotal role in shaping Gonzales County’s cattle industry.

Architectural Marvel

Built in 1885, the mansion boasts modern amenities for its time, including indoor bathrooms, a kitchen in the main house, lightning rods, and a fire escape.

Family Heirlooms

Discover a treasure trove of furnishings dating back to the mid-1800s, including a cherry wood dresser brought by oxcart from Kentucky in 1835 and a unique 3-D pattern quilt made in 1936.

Intriguing Tales

Hear the fascinating story of Josephine Wells’s sugar bowl, buried during the turmoil of Santa Anna’s army’s advance after the fall of the Alamo, only to be retrieved and cherished as a wedding gift.

Legacy Preservation

Explore how the Wells family’s commitment to their heritage led to the bequeathal of the home to the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, ensuring that their story continues to be told for generations to come.
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This mantle was imported from Italy. The clock on the mantle told the day of the month and the day of the week as well as the time.

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The kitchen was remodeled in the 1950’s when J B Jr married. The churn sitting on the hot water heater to the left of the stove would be filled with cream and swung back and forth to make butter.

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This cherry dresser came by ox cart from Tennessee with the Hodges family in 1835.

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The bay window in this upstairs bedroom is directly above the one in the parlor downstairs.

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