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Hwy
183 and US 59
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Goliad
State Historic Sites
Goliad
State Historical Park : The restored Mission Espiritu Santo (Mission Nuestra
Senora del Espiritu Santo de Zuniga) and 2,200 acre park bordering on the San
Antonio River. One mile south of town on 183. Overnight camping and fishing right
on the river. 361-645-3405. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/goliad/goliad.htm
Presidio
La Bahia c.1749 - Finest example extant of a Spanish Presidio. The site of
imprisonment for Fannin and his men before their execution. South of town on 183.
Museum. http://www.presidiolabahia.org/General
Zaragoza State Historic Site: Just in front of the Presidio. There's a statue
of the General and his restored birthplace. Zaragoza was the Mexican General who
defeated Maximillian's forces at the Battle of Puebla - the occasion that more
well-known by it's date of May the fifth or Cinco de Mayo. Grave
of Fannin and his troops |
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- View of the Grave of Fannin and his men
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TE Photos,
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- The mass grave just east of the Presidio
R - A small canon near the grave
site
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- Cannon used by Fannin and his men
R - The base of the monument
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The
Fannin Monument in Fannin Square
TE Photos, 7-01 |
Goliad
Tourist Information Goliad
Chamber of Commerce -
131 Courthouse Square in the former Frels Theater
Hours - 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday. 361-645-3563.
website:
http://www.goliadcc.org/
Goliad
County Economic Development/Main Street.
361-645-3540
website: www.goliad.org |
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