Fannin in Goliad County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
People Make a Park
Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022
1. People Make a Park Marker
Community and Site Use
The community has used the Fannin Battleground for joyful celebrations and gatherings as well as for remembering past sacrifices. Birthday parties, bridal showers, family reunions, barbecues, and dances have all been held here over the years, and for a time children used the reservoir as a swimming pool. Costumed participants re-enact the Battle of Coleto Creek, making history come alive for a new generation. On a spot that once marked sorrow and death, the community celebrates life and togetherness.
At the end of World War I, the people of Fannin wanted to welcome home returning soldiers, so they held a picnic for them near Coleto Creek. The picnic became an annual event and after World War II, the celebration was moved to the Fannin Battleground site. Every year near San Jacinto Day (April 21), residents and former residents gather to remember the past and anticipate the future. This tradition has become permanently entwined in the history of this site.
Captions
Upper Middle: Music
The Albrecht sisters, a community musical group that performed in Goliad in the 1900s.
Lower Right: Celebration
Picnics, such as this one from 1918, brought all ages to the park for meals and merriment.
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Erected by Fannin Battleground State Historic Site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, Texas Independence • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 28° 41.225′ N, 97° 13.95′ W. Marker is in Fannin, Texas, in Goliad County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of State Park Road 27 and Farm to Market Road 2506. The marker is located on the northeastern section of the Fannin Battleground State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 734 FM 2506, Fannin TX 77960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Coleto and Goliad Massacre (here, next to this marker); From Battlefield to Picnic Grounds (a few steps from this marker); The Centennial (a few steps from this marker); Fannin Battleground Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); A Site for the People (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lest We Forget (about 500 feet away); Remember Goliad! (about 600 feet away); Union Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fannin.
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Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022
2. People Make a Park Marker
Also see . . . Fannin Battleground State Historic Site.
The Fannin Battleground State Historic Site commemorates the Battle of Coleto Creek, a battle of the Texas Revolution, fought on March 19 and 20, 1836 between Texian forces commanded by Col. James W. Fannin and the Mexican Army commanded by Mexican General Jose de Urrea. Eventually surrounded and outnumbered, Fannin surrendered to the Mexican Army. He and his troops were executed several days later at nearby Presidio La Bahia. Source: Wikipedia(Submitted on February 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022
3. The People Make a Park Marker is the marker on the right of the two markers
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on February 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
