GOLIAD POP. 1,943
ALT. 187
MAP T-17
GOLIAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 231 S. Market St. 361/645-3563.
www.goliadcc.org.
Early Spanish explorers list an Aranama village at the site, then called Santa Dorotea. In 1749, Spain established a mission and a nearby presidio (fort). “Remember Goliad” became a Texas Revolution battle cry honoring Col. James W. Fannin Jr. and his men who were massacred here. Memorial services are held at the grave of Colonel Fannin and his troops on the weekend nearest March 27. Goliad is a Main Street City. The Courthouse Square Historic District is in the National Register of Historic Places. Goliad County Courthouse is restored to its original 1894 appearance. Visitors are encouraged to take the downtown walking tour.
The Chamber of Commerce sponsors Market Days on the second Saturday of the month.
COLETO CREEK PARK —This recreation area on the Coleto Creek Reservoir features camping, cabins, picnicking, fishing and boating. It includes a lighted fishing pier, mountain bike trails, nature trail, playground, volleyball courts, and bird and wildlife viewing. Admission charge. 13 miles north of Goliad on U.S. 59. 361/575-6366.
www.coletocreekpark.com.
FANNIN BATTLEGROUND STATE HISTORIC SITE —This Texas Historical Commission property memorializes the brave soldiers, commanded by Col. James W. Fannin, who fought the Battle of Coleto Creek on this site in 1836 during the Texas War for Independence. A stone obelisk honors the spot. Facilities include interpretive exhibits and picnic accommodations. East of Goliad nine miles on U.S. 59 and then one mile south on F.M. 2506. In Fannin. 979/319-6184.
www.visitfanninbattleground.com.
FANNIN PLAZA —Includes a Texas Revolution cannon, memorial shaft and several historical markers. Nearby is the Market House Museum and the “hanging tree” on courthouse lawn. At South Market and Franklin streets.
GOLIAD STATE PARK AND HISTORIC SITE —Mission Espiritu Santo, established more than 250 years ago by Spanish missionaries and soldiers, is an icon of the Spanish Colonial Era. Today, visitors camp under massive oaks along the river, explore the museum, and, in summer months, swim in a Junior Olympic- sized pool. Admission charge. One mile south of Goliad off U.S. 183. 361/645-3405.
www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/goliad.
GRAVE OF COL. JAMES W. FANNIN JR. AND MEN — A monument marks the grave of Colonel Fannin and his men, who surrendered to Mexican forces during the Texas Revolution and were massacred at the order of Gen. Santa Anna on Palm Sunday morning, March 27, 1836. Two miles south of Goliad off U.S. 183, Presidio La Bahía.
MARKET HOUSE MUSEUM —This quaint structure with a cupola on the courthouse square was first used Aug. 30, 1853. In 1886, it became a firehouse and the local volunteer fire department used the building until 1964. It was restored for use as a museum in 1967. 205 S. Market St. 361/645-8767.
PRESIDIO LA BAHÍA —The restored fort is the finest example of a complete Spanish presidio in Texas. A museum houses articles discovered during restoration, memorabilia of the Texas Revolution and artifacts from civilizations at the site. Annual re-enactment is the weekend nearest March 27. The officers’ quarters are available for overnight stays. Admission charge. Two miles south off U.S. 183, immediately south of San Antonio River. 361/645-3752.
www.presidiolabahia.org.
ZARAGOZA BIRTHPLACE STATE HISTORIC SITE —This site has a reconstructed birthplace and a statue of Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza (1829-62) who commanded an outnumbered Mexican army defending Puebla against an elite French force on May 5, 1862. It’s a national holiday in Mexico and is celebrated in several Texas cities. Two miles south off U.S. 183 at Presidio La Bahia.
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