Goliad in Goliad County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
La Bahía Cemetery
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, August 11, 2018
1. La Bahía Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
La Bahía Cemetery is located in the community of La Bahía and was established in conjunction with the chapel of Presidio Nuestra Señora Santa María de Loreto de La Bahía. The presidio had been relocated in 1749 to the banks of the San Antonio River from several previous locations. The cemetery has served as an important place of burial for the Spanish speaking community of La Bahía since its establishment although its exact date of establishment is unknown. Historical accounts indicate the presence of a cemetery in La Bahía as early as the 1830s. Today, the cemetery remains an active burial site and serves as a reminder of La Bahía's prominent place in Texas history.
La Bahía Cemetery is located in the community of La Bahía and was established in conjunction with the chapel of Presidio Nuestra Señora Santa María de Loreto de La Bahía. The presidio had been relocated in 1749 to the banks of the San Antonio River from several previous locations. The cemetery has served as an important place of burial for the Spanish speaking community of La Bahía since its establishment although its exact date of establishment is unknown. Historical accounts indicate the presence of a cemetery in La Bahía as early as the 1830s. Today, the cemetery remains an active burial site and serves as a reminder of La Bahía's prominent place in Texas history.
Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15807.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.
Location. 28° 38.797′ N, 97° 22.822′ W. Marker is in Goliad, Texas, in Goliad County. Marker is at the intersection of Cabrera Road and Barnhill Road, on the right when traveling north on Cabrera Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Goliad TX 77963, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 341 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
