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

Neyland Building

Photographed by James Hulse, October 23, 2023

1. Neyland Building Marker

Inscription. The Neyland Building was built in 1903 by W.E. Neyland for an implement and hardware store. A contributing building in the National Register of Historic Places of the Goliad Courthouse Square Historic District, it shares architectural features with its neighboring structure, the W.W. Denham Building, a general store selling furniture, coffins and many other items. It is believed that the two buildings were designed by Danish architect, Jules Carl Leffland, a resident of Goliad for several years during the early 1900's. The tan colored brick was made a few blocks away near the San Antonio River, where the remnants of the kilns exist. The Neyland Building has served as the home of two restaurants over a period of approximately 30 years, during which time the use of the name "The Empresario Restaurant" began. In 2013, the building and restaurant name were acquired by Suelan Ltd., the partnership of the John and Joy Kolb family. Extensive improvements were made to the restaurant area and a special events area and apartment were added in the rear of the building.

2nd Plaque
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 28° 39.919′ N, 97° 23.503′ W. Marker is in Goliad, Texas, in Goliad County. It is at the intersection of South Courthouse Square and South Market Street, on the right when traveling east on South Courthouse Square. The marker is located at the northeast corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 141 S Courthouse Square, Goliad TX 77963, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Don Rafael Antonio Manchola (within shouting distance of this marker); Regulators of Goliad County (within shouting distance of this marker); Goliad County Courthouse

National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 23, 2023

2. National Register of Historic Places

(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Lieut. James H. Ewell Jr. Memorial (about 300 feet away); John Mason Brewer (about 300 feet away); Santa Anna's Surrender Ratified (about 300 feet away); The Hanging Tree (about 300 feet away); Goliad Tornado of 1902 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goliad.

The Neyland Building is on the left and the W.W. Denham Building is on the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 23, 2023

3. The Neyland Building is on the left and the W.W. Denham Building is on the right

The view of the Neyland Building and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 23, 2023

4. The view of the Neyland Building and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.