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

Nine Flags Over Goliad

Photographed By James Hulse, October 23, 2023

1. Nine Flags Over Goliad Marker

Inscription.
The history of Presidio La Bahía and Goliad can be traced through the flags of the various nations that have controlled this region of South Texas. The frequent change of flags throughout the 18th and 19th centuries reflects the site's turbulent past.

United States Flag
1845-1861 & 1865 to Present

Confederate States Flag
1861-1865

Republic of Texas Flag
1836-1845

First Independence Flag (Bloody Arm)
1835

Second Republic of Texas Flag (James Long)
1821

Mexican Flag
1821-1836

First Republic of Texas Flag (Green Flag)
1812-1813

French Flag
1685-1690

Spanish Flag
1519-1685 & 1690-1821

Erected by Presidio la Bahía State Historic Site.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 28° 38.868′ N, 97° 22.98′ W. Marker is in Goliad, Texas, in Goliad County. Marker is at the intersection of Calle Cinco de Mayo and Camino de Bexar on Calle Cinco de Mayo. The marker is located at the entrance to the museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Goliad TX 77963, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker. Presidio la Bahia del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga (a few steps from this marker); Presidio La Bahía (a few steps from this marker); A Stroke of Very Good Luck (a few steps from this marker); Replica of Texas Independence Flagpole (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Becerra (within shouting distance of this marker); The Death of Colonel Fannin (within shouting distance of this marker); General Ignacio Zaragoza (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Ignacio Zaragoza Birthplace / Bienvenido a la Casa Natal de Ignacio Zaragoza (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goliad.

More about this marker. The markers are located on the grounds of the Presidio la Bahía State Historic Site which requires a small entrance fee to access.

Also see . . . Presidio la Bahía State Historic Site. Texas Historical Commission website entry:

The Presidio, established in 1749 on this site during the Spanish colonial period, was crucial to the development of Texas. Witnessing filibustering expeditions and playing a role in the Mexican war for independence from Spain, the Presidio was the site of the Goliad Massacre on Palm Sunday, March 1836. It played host to one of the bloodiest chapters in Texas' quest for independence from
Photographed By James Hulse, October 23, 2023

2. The Nine Flags Over Goliad Marker in front of the Presidio La Bahía
Mexico after the shocking Texian defeat at the Battle of Coleto Creek. The massacre prompted the rallying cry, "Remember Goliad" heard at the Battle of San Jacinto.

(Submitted on October 27, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the northwest section of the Presidio La Bahía image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 23, 2023

3. The view of the northwest section of the Presidio La Bahía

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.