Goliad
Goliad is one of Texas’ oldest municipalities. The area was inhabited long before recorded history. Early Spanish explorers list an Aranama Indian village at the site, then called Santa Dorotea. In 1749 Spain established a mission and a nearby presidio (fort) for protection. “Remember Goliad” became a Texas Revolution battle cry honoring Colonel James W. Fannin Jr. and his men who were massacred at Goliad. Memorial services at the grave of Colonel Fannin and his troops are held on the weekend nearest March 27th. Goliad celebrated its 250th anniversary in 1999.
Goliad was named a Main Street City in 1984 and has been a National Main Street City since 1999.
Fannin Plaza
City park at S. Market and Franklin Sts. Includes Texas Revolution cannon, memorial shaft and several historical markers. Nearby is hanging tree on courthouse lawn, and Market House Museum. Newly…
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Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Site
Both a state park and international historic site, reconstructed birthplace and statue of one of…
Learn more →Goliad Country Recreation Association
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes
Learn more →Goliad State Park
184-acre park features reconstructed, refurnished replica Mission Nuestra Senora del Espritu Santo de Ziga, generally…
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For information on accommodations, restaurants, and events, stop by the chamber of commerce office.
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Quaint structure with cupola on the courthouse square. First public use on Aug. 30, 1853;…
Learn more →Grave of Col. James W. Fannin Jr. and Men
Monument marks grave of Colonel Fannin and 342 men who had surrendered to Mexican forces…
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As conquistadors of centuries ago explored new lands for "God, Gold and Glory," the Church…
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