Goliad, Texas

Goliad, is one of the oldest cities in Texas. In 1749 Spanish explorers started a mission and fort. Goliad is also known for its part in the Texas Revolution. Col. James Fannin and 342 men were massacred after surrendering to the Mexican army at Goliad in 1836. The Mission Espiritu Santo was established in 1749 by Spanish Franciscans. Today it is a museum and campground. The Presido La Bahia or "Fort of the Bay" is located just south of the mission. The fort was built in 1749 by the Spanish as an inland coastal defense, which is something of an oxymoron. Today the fort is a National Historic Landmark, boasting a modest, well organized museum.

www.elca.org/mosaic
http://timfrakes.blogspot.com/

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[ShilohLies]

I live in goliad I'm a shinning I've seen plenty ghost in my 15 years of life any questions hit up my channel

[creativeman22]

i live in goliad right now have been all my life im 25 years old and im a proud small town boy

[GaussTruth]

And of course , no mention as to why Goliad is even mentioned in the historical record. Beautiful video construct, but it doesn't address why Goliad is even considered in an historical setting. And of course, that is pertaining to the 400 plus Texicans that were executed by Santa Anna as this Generalisimo made his march into Texas, executed near Goliad, 1836.

God Bless the men of the Alamo and God Bless the men of Goliad.

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[brutalxscreams]

umm.. are there ghosts at the mission? anyone have any experiences?

[HoRnBiZZkiTs]

actuallly Fannin's men surrendered at the Battle of Coleto Creek then where killed on their way from goliad

[1stLARHighlander]

yehhh i grew up in goliad...

[aguafinatv]

What a beautiful building. General Ignacio Zaragoza was born here. In what was then the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas.

[aguafinatv]

What do u mean cleaned up??? How was it before it was "cleaned up". Just curious about your comment, thank you.

[naruto977345123]

i live 45 minutes away from goliad

[bdurrenberger]

I've lived in Goliad for 8 yrs.