Goliad in Goliad County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Replica of Texas Independence Flagpole

Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 7, 2019

1. Replica of Texas Independence Flagpole Marker

Inscription.

Displays a replica of banner unfurled Dec. 20, 1835, at signing of Declaration of Independence of Texas from tyranny of Santa Anna's regime in Mexico. That declaration, drafted by staunch early patriots Philip Dimitt and Ira Ingram, and signed by 92 citizens and soldiers, was later suppressed as premature, but it forecast coming events.

A battle flag used 11 weeks earlier (and sometimes called "First Flag of Texas") lacked the support of a formal Declaration of Independence. The Goliad Flag also waved over an army - one in possession of fort at La Bahia.

Incise on base: Sponsored by W. M. Neyland citizen of Goliad, 1968

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is December 20, 1835.

Location. 28° 38.862′ N, 97° 22.966′ W. Marker is in Goliad, Texas, in Goliad County. Marker can be reached from Calle Cinco De Mayo east of U.S. 183. Marker is located in the courtyard of Presidio La Bahia. Admission fee is required to access the courtyard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 US-183, Goliad TX 77963, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Stroke of Very Good Luck (a few steps from this marker); Presidio la Bahia del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga

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(a few steps from this marker); Presidio La Bahía (a few steps from this marker); Nine Flags Over Goliad (within shouting distance of this marker); The Death of Colonel Fannin (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Becerra (within shouting distance of this marker); General Ignacio Zaragoza (within shouting distance of this marker); A Strategic Location (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goliad.

More about this marker. Although this appears to be an Official Texas Historical Marker, it is not listed in the Texas Historical Commission's Atlas.

Replica of Texas Independence Flagpole image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 7, 2019

2. Replica of Texas Independence Flagpole

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.