Address: 205 South Market Street
Phone: 361/645-8767
Come visit us in Goliad, Texas
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 MonumentsBoth a state park and international historic site, reconstructed birthplace and statue of one of Mexico's most famous military figures, Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza (1829-1862). Mexican general and liberal leader was minister of war under Juárez. In 1862
Goliad, TX Historic SitesCity 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 PlazasQuaint 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 MuseumsAs 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 HistoryIn typical, 200-yr.-old Mexican home. Exhibits include photos of old Zapata, antique ranch furniture, early doctor's equipmen...
The Col. Antonio Zapata Museum Houses artifacts such as arrowheads, and antique furniture and clothing. The focus of the muse...
Quaint structure with cupola on the courthouse square. First public use on Aug. 30, 1853; in 1886, building became a firehous...
The museum features memorabilia of the city and county. Hundreds of photos offer a glimpse of ranch life in the first half of...
Museum captures the lifestyles of Tejano music and salutes pioneers of the genre. Exhibits include biographies, artifacts, mu...