Goliad, Texas
Visitor Center
For information on accommodations, restaurants, and events, stop by the chamber of commerce office....
Visitor Center
Monument marks grave of Colonel Fannin and 342 men who had surrendered to Mexican forces during the Texas Revolution, and were massacred at the order of General Santa Anna on Palm Sunday morning, March 27, 1836. Two miles south of Goliad off U.S. 183, a few hundred yards from Presidio La Bahia.
Goliad, TX MonumentsAs conquistadors of centuries ago explored new lands for "God, Gold and Glory," the Church played an integral part in colonization and dominion over vast New World empires. Missions were often first permanent Spanish settlement in new areas. To protect mission endeavors, a presidio (fort)
Goliad, TX HistoryQuaint structure with cupola on the courthouse square. First public use on Aug. 30, 1853; in 1886, building became a firehouse with meeting hall. Local volunteer fire department used the building until 1964 and restored for use as museum in 1967
Goliad, TX MuseumsCity 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 built children's park, "Fort Fun,"
Goliad, TX PlazasHoused in the renovated train depot built in 1927, the center has information on attractions, accommodations, dining faciliti...
Quaint structure with cupola on the courthouse square. First public use on Aug. 30, 1853; in 1886, building became a firehous...
20 landscaped acres of cool water thrills, including Kid's Kove, a children's area with scaled-down rides and slides for the ...
Area settled by prominent German merchants in late 19th century, designated state's first Historic District. Virtually all ho...
Helena's abandoned courthouse is now a museum of area history with early trail, ranch and home artifacts, tools and implement...