Location: Goliad
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Top 8 Sights & Landmarks in Goliad, Texas (TX)
Goliad (/ˈɡoʊliæd/ GOH-lee-ad) is a city in Goliad County, Texas, United States. It is known for the 1836 Goliad massacre during the Texas Revolution. It had a population of 1,908 at the 2010 census. Founded on the San Antonio River, it is the county seat of Goliad County. It is part of the Victoria, Texas, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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1. Our Lady of Loreto Chapel
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
One of the oldest churches in the country, still offering Sunday services.
Reviewed By houstonnative47 - Missouri City, United States
This historic chapel is part of the Presidio La Bahia complex and was built to give the soldiers stationed here a place to worship. It was relocated here in 1749. It is one of the oldest churches in America and has continuously held mass here all this time. The Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico was signed on this altar on December 20, 1835. There is a beautiful fresco behind the altar that was painted in 1946 by Antonio Garcia known as "the Michelangelo of South Texas." This is well worth seeing.
2. Presidio La Bahia
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4.5 based on 219 reviews
Spanish fort built in 1749 and the site of a famous massacre.
Reviewed By 256jerryf - Pilot Point, United States
Goliad is last on the list of the revolution tour I started many years ago. The Presidio was amazing and I enjoyed every second I was there.
3. Goliad State Park & Mission Espiritu Santo State Historic Site
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4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By Old_Airstreamer
A very nice state park, one of our favorites. I have visited the mission several times and always enjoy the guided tour.
4. Hanging Tree
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Shuttrrbug - Sugar Land, United States
Two must sees on the square in Goliad! The Goliad County Courthouse, one of the best in Texas, and the stunning "Hanging Tree" on the grounds of the courthouse. This tree is huge and just beautiful all by itself. Justice was served quickly back in the day and the limbs of this tree provide a glimpse of history.
5. Goliad County Court House
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By beachboywantabe - Corpus Christi, United States
This 1894 courthouse ranks up there with some of the other beautiful county courthouses build in Texas. In fact, this one in Goliad was designed by the same person as the Caldwell courthouse in Lockhart (both are beautiful). We brought our bikes to go on the Angel of Goliad Hike and Bike Trail because the trailhead is just 2 short blocks to the south. This is a perfect starting point because you can also see the courthouse and the beautiful historic town square that surrounds the courthouse.
6. Fannin Memorial Monument
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By RonnyC2723 - Dallas, United States
A beautiful park that allows you to reflect the terrible cost of Independence. It offers a serene, colorful and peaceful place to enjoy a family picnic, hike or take long morning or evening walks. The park betrays the site where Col Fannin, enroute to the Alamo, was captured after a defensive fight against Santa Anna's cavalry, and led back to Goliad where all 400 Texian troops were executed. This, along with the Presidio Bahia is a must see experience to learn more about the beginnings of the Texas Independence.
7. Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Site
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3.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Amygrant13 - San Antonio, United States
the info about his life and how he started with naming cinco de mayo after himself. and loved the pics.
8. Books Store At Square Gallery
Books Store at Square Gallery is a used bookstore located on Courthouse Square Goliad Texas.
