Texas - Goliad

We went shopping in Goliad and ventured to the historic district.  There is a courthouse square with historic buildings on four sides.

courthouse





restaurant and antique store

lawyer's office


When the Alamo was under siege in San Antonio word was spread for reinforcements.  James Walker Fannin had men nine miles from Goliad but were unable to provide support to the Alamo.  Upon the loss of the Alamo, Santa Ana sent General Urrea to intercept Fannin.  As Fannin and his men were trying to get back to the United States they were overrun by Urrea and formed a square and prepared to repel the Mexicans. 


the battleground

 

the monument erected at the Fannin Battleground

bandstand built as part of the memorial

Gin Horse Power Screw placed here in 1894 to mark the battleground

 Fannin and his men were taken to the Presidio and held in the church.  Word came from Santa Ana that no quarter was to be given and 342 men were taken out and executed, some mass buried and burnt, some left on the ground.  This memorial is to all of the men who fought with Fannin and it is also their burial place.



the 'Angel of Goliad' who was instrumental in saving some of the prisoners

Texas is a very large state and history abounds.  We are glad to share in the knowledge.