Address: 205 South Market Street
Phone: 361/645-8767
Come visit us in Goliad, Texas
As 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 History184-acre park features reconstructed, refurnished replica Mission Nuestra Senora del Espritu Santo de Ziga, generally called Mission Espritu Santo. Excellent interpretive displays, plus camping and picnicking area, rest rooms and river fishing spots. Mission established 1749
Goliad, TX State ParksQuaint 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 PlazasFeatures items used by Frio County early settlers. Located at the corner of Pecan and Medina Streets....
Housed at Fort Duncan post headquarters building, the museum includes exhibits, artifacts, and photographs from colonial peri...
Housed in the oldest Polish school in the U.S.; artifacts (many from 19th-century Poland) depicting life of Polish pioneers. ...
Museum captures the lifestyles of Tejano music and salutes pioneers of the genre. Exhibits include biographies, artifacts, mu...
Helena's abandoned courthouse is now a museum of area history with early trail, ranch and home artifacts, tools and implement...