Goliad in Goliad County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Cattle Drive from La Bahia
Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 7, 2019
1. Cattle Drive from La Bahia Marker
Inscription.
Cattle Drive from La Bahia. . After Spain joined the American colonists in declaring war on England in 1779, Spanish soldier Bernardo de Galvez traveled to New Orleans to raise an army. Aware of the great number of wild cattle in Texas from his time spent stationed in the region, Galvez asked the Spanish governor of Texas to send cattle to feed his troops. As a result, about 10,000 head of cattle from Texas missions and ranches were assembled at Presidio La Bahia. Between 1779 and 1782, in what is believed to be the first major Texas cattle drive, cattle were herded from La Bahia to Spanish soldiers preparing to fight in the American Revolution along the Gulf Coast.
After Spain joined the American colonists in declaring war on England in 1779, Spanish soldier Bernardo de Galvez traveled to New Orleans to raise an army. Aware of the great number of wild cattle in Texas from his time spent stationed in the region, Galvez asked the Spanish governor of Texas to send cattle to feed his troops. As a result, about 10,000 head of cattle from Texas missions and ranches were assembled at Presidio La Bahia. Between 1779 and 1782, in what is believed to be the first major Texas cattle drive, cattle were herded from La Bahia to Spanish soldiers preparing to fight in the American Revolution along the Gulf Coast.
Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11894.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 28° 39.393′ N, 97° 23.22′ W. Marker is in Goliad, Texas, in Goliad County. Marker is on Park Road 6, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located near the parking area of Goliad State Park & Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Park Road 6, 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. Aranama College (here, next to this marker); Mission Espíritu Santo
Aranama College marker is on the right. Cattle Drive from La Bahia marker is on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
