Erected in 1976 to fulfill long-standing promise to honor the Georgia Battalion that volunteered in Texas' war for independence in 1836. Most were killed in the Goliad massacre; Dr. John Shackelford, for whom the county is named, was spared as useful to Mexicans. Flags of the State of Georgia, Texas Republic, and U.S. fly over the stone marker and fountain. Plaques detail the Georgians' contribution to the new republic.
Restored frontier ranch structure with rustic period furnishings. House is a dog-run cabin built of slender upright poles (pickets).
Albany, TX Historic HomesExceptional permanent art exhibits include works of Giacomo Manzu, John Marin, Charles Umlauf, Louise Nevelson, Henry Moore, Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, and examples of Chinese art from the Han, Wei, Sui, T'
Albany, TX GalleriesErected in 1976 to fulfill long-standing promise to honor the Georgia Battalion that volunteered in Texas' war for independence in 1836. Most were killed in the Goliad massacre;
Albany, TX Monuments Course Access: Public
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Beautiful tree-shaded grounds with Aquatic Center featuring a swimming pool and slide, covered pavilion, picnic areas, play g...
Built in 1904, structure was cultural and social center and housed bank. Later used as store, school, post office and hotel. ...
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A chain of sand dunes extend for 130 miles, three to five miles wide. Archeological findings show that the area was inhabited...