Gonzalesbr/ Gonzales County, Texasbr/ 29 30.114' N 97 26.897' Wbr/ 711 St. Louis Streetbr/ br/ Historical Marker: Following early missionary efforts in the Gonzales area, the Episcopal church of the Messiah was established in 1855. Land at this site was granted by city officials, and construction of the Gothic revival sanctuary was completed in 1881. The original wooden belfry was replaced by the native stone bell tower in 1928. Interior furnishings include walnut woodwork produced from trees in the Guadalupe River area.