J. H. and Emily Boothe House

This three-story prairie style home featuring front entry and octagonal shed dormer was the brainchild of Joseph Henry (1851-1911) and Emily “Jimmie Lea” (1853-1930) Boothe. Born in North Carolina, J.H. Boothe moved to Gonzales in the 1870s and built a career as a successful merchant. He married Emily Lea, and the couple had five children. In 1886, J.H. was elected to the 20th Texas Legislature, and later served as county clerk and mayor of Gonzales. He died before the house was finished. Emily oversaw its completion in 1913 and lived here until her death. It passed out of the Boothe family in the 1990s.

RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK – 2023