Goliad
Angel of Goliad
Goliad, TX
Amid the cruelties of the Texas war for independence, one notable woman committed acts of bravery and compassion.
Aranama College
Goliad, TX
Named for 18th century Indian converts of Mission Espiritu Santo de Zuniga.
Battle of Coleto and Goliad Massacre
Fannin, TX
After the fall of the Alamo, March 6, 1836, Colonel James Walker Fannin, with about 400 soldiers, mostly volunteers from the United...
Cabeza Creek Crossing on the La Bahia-Bexar Road
Goliad, TX
The Cabeza Creek Crossing (1 mi. NW), a point on the San Antonio River tributary, is located on the La Bahía-Bexar road, a vital Texas...
Cologne Community
Fannin, TX
Former slaves established the community of Cologne in an effort to provide safety and refuge from the general lawlessness and violence...
Don Rafael Antonio Manchola
Goliad, TX
Early Goliad leader Rafael Antonio Manchola was born to a Spanish aristocratic family circa 1800.
Elijah Ray House
Charco, TX
A native of Alabama, Elijah Ray (1825 - 1902) first came to Texas in 1847.
Goliad
Goliad, TX
One of the three first Texas municipalities.
Goliad County
Goliad, TX
First known to Spanish settlers as Nuestra Senora de Loreto, later called La Bahia del Espiritu Santo.
Goliad Memorial Auditorium
Goliad, TX
Completed in 1937, the Goliad Memorial Auditorium was built to commemorate the Texas Centennial.
Manuel Becerra
Goliad, TX
Born at Presidio La Bahía del Espíritu Santo in 1762, Manuel Becerra played a significant role in the settlement and politics of the region.
Mission Nuestra Senora del Espiritu Santo de Zuniga
Goliad, TX
(Mission of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit of Zuniga) Founded in 1722 by the Aguayo Expedition on "La Bahia del Espiritu Santo" (the Bay of...
Mission Nuestra Senora del Rosario
Goliad, TX
(Mission Our Lady of the Rosary) Founded in 1754 for the Cujane Indians.
Presidio de Nuestra Senora de Loreto de la Bahia
Goliad, TX
(Fort of Our Lady of Loreto of the Bay) One of the most historic Spanish forts in Texas.
Santa Anna's Surrender Ratified
Goliad, TX
Gen. Vicente Filasola, Second in Command of Mexican armies in Texas War for Independence, fled from area of his nation's defeat at San...
Site of Battle of El Perdido
Fannin, TX
During 1810 - 1819 efforts to expel Spain from Texas, a bloody clash occurred here on June 19, 1817, between the forces of Col. Antonio...
Site of the Mission Nuestra Senora del Espiritu Santo de Zuniga
Goliad, TX
First established at the site of La Salle's fort on Garcitas Creek, Victoria County, among the Coco, Cujanes, Karankawa and other Indian...
Weser
Weesatche, TX
Many German and Polish immigrants came to Texas in the 19th century on a ship named "Weser.