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

Goliad County

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, June 13, 2010

1. Goliad County Marker

Inscription. First known to Spanish settlers as Nuestra Senora de Loreto, later called La Bahia del Espritu Santo.

Established as a mission in 1749. Became a strategic fort under Spanish, Mexican, Texas occupancy, 1810-1821, 1835-1836. Name changed to Goliad and created a Mexican municipality in 1829. Scene of massacre of Fannin and his command in 1836.

Organized as a county, 1836, with town of Goliad as the county seat.

Home of Confederate General Hamilton P. Bee. From population of 3,384 county seat sent several army companies to the Civil War.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 2203.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Texas Independence • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.

Location. 28° 38.73′ N, 97° 26.407′ W. Marker is near Goliad, Texas, in Goliad County. It is on U.S. 59, on the left when traveling east. 4 miles west of Goliad. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mission Nuestra Senora del Rosario (here, next to this marker); Site of Mission Nuestra Señora del Rosario

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Mission Rosario State Historic Site / Sitio Histórico Estatal Misión Nuestra Señora del Rosario (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blazing New Trails / Abriendo Nuevos Horizontes (about 400 feet away); Bird's Eye View / Vista Aérea (about 400 feet away); Lott Cemetery (approx. 2 miles away); Peck Cemetery (approx. 2.8 miles away); Fannin Street United Methodist Church (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goliad.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Mission Rosario (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Goliad County - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, June 13, 2010

2. Goliad County Marker

The view of the Goliad County Marker from across the highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 23, 2023

3. The view of the Goliad County Marker from across the highway

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,353 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 3. submitted on November 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.