The downtown courthouse and surrounding square seemed awfully quiet. Maybe because it was the…read moremiddle of the week. A few of the shops and restaurants and have come and gone since our last visit a few years ago. After eating at Deborah's Kitchen, we took a stroll around the courthouse. There were still plenty of historical plaques and other markers to celebrate Goliad County. Please take the time to learn about the county's legacy and heritage.

If you have taken 183S to the coast you have probably drove through Goliad. You probably also…read morestopped at the What a Burger to fuel up. Well, next time plan your trip when Market Days are being held and you have some time to check out downtown and the historic sites. You should definitely check out the square, the courthouse, and the hanging tree. There are a number of small shops, a cool deli, and a few places to wet your whistle. During market days there are plenty of vendors in attendance. The Agave Jalisco Mexican restaurant it's local and probably the best in town. History buffs check out Presidio La Bahia, Goliad State Park & Mission Espiritu Santo State Historic Site, Fannin Memorial Monument, and Our Lady of Loreto Chapel. Google em for more more Info.

Met the nicest lady there who answered every question and had a million stories about the area. My…read morekids loved her! Go check out this place - it's small, but full of interesting stuff.

When I was planning our South Texas trip, I saw the Fannin Memorial Monument on the map, but I did…read morenot realize it was about James Walker Fannin... what a true Texas hero - and he was born in Georgia! I am so glad my daughters and I made the effort to visit the monument on May 27, 2025. At the Presidio La Bahía which is nearby to the west, we learned even more about the monument. In fact, I recommend you visit La Bahía first, then drive around the area to see all these other points of interest. Back to Fannin... The Fannin Memorial Monument marks the burial site of Colonel Fannin and over 300 of his fellow volunteer militia men known as the Texians. A massacre... During the Battle of Coleto, while Fannin and his men were retreating away from Presidio La Bahía, Mexican General José de Urrea and his men brutally attacked them. Snuck up on them! There were many mistakes made along the way, but I am sure Fannin tried his best with what he had. Ultimately, a wounded Fannin presented terms for surrender. Urrea wanted to fulfill those white flag wishes, but he first had to write to Mexican president and General Antonio López de Santa Anna who was already at that point a "take no prisoners" sort. After Urrea forced all of the Texians including Fannin to return to La Bahía as prisoners of war, Santa Anna later ordered them all to be executed at dawn. Not a single death request was honored. "His three dying wishes were to be shot in the chest, given a Christian burial and have his watch sent to his family. Instead, the Mexican commanding officer shot Fannin in the face, burned his body with the others and kept the timepiece as a war prize." Many Texans and historians believe, though, if it had not been for this massacre that Sam Houston and his Texas army would not have secured victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, thus Independence for the Lone Star State. While writing this review, I learned that "the Fannin site was the third historic site acquired by the state behind the Alamo and San Jacinto Battleground." "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad!" Goliad is a treasure trove of much more history and other significant sites. The people of the town are friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend. Works Cited https://authentictexas.com/remember-goliad/ https://www.humanitiestexas.org/programs/tx-originals/list/james-fannin https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/coleto-battle-of https://www.history.com/articles/the-goliad-massacre-the-other-alamo

I was from Houston. I often drove Fannin street in downtown Houston. I got the reason why the…read morestreet name was Fannin. The street was named after James Fannin. The monument was not far from Presidio la Bahia. It was too hot to walk. I used my car. The monument was built in 1938. It was a small monument. But it was informative. I stayed here for 10 minutes. But I leaned history on Google for an hour. Let's learn history.

We are slowly visiting Texas State parks and Goliad did not disappoint. The Jacales electric…read morecamping/RV area was quiet and well kept. We enjoyed all their trails, park store, and exploring the grounds outside the mission. The park is very dog friendly; however, the rodeo was taking place when we visited and the fireworks were so loud, they upset our dog. We ended up not staying the second night because we heard the firework show would be even more intense. I would suggest including that information on the park website. Other than that, we sincerely enjoyed our time at the park.

Nice Little Park With A Lot of History. Drove over from Houston in 3 hours, roads are pretty good…read more Arrived at office and they apologized but campsite 15 which I had carefully picked out had a possible water leak that might mean a work crew would be digging it up. They offered several others and we chose #1. The manager in the office gave us a $25 refund for our trouble which was very nice. All campsites in the Karankawa loop are full service sites with 50 and 30 amp electric hookups and all are pull through. We visited at the end of a hot dry summer so brown grass and trees without many leaves left. Typical of most state parks there was a picnic table, fire ring and lantern hook; there was an open fire burn ban due to the conditions. Watch out for pet's feet as well as yours if you walk barefoot as those prickly weed spores are in the grass! The septic system looks pretty new and was so close to my drop point I only used one sewer line completely compacted. Water pressure seemed good, around 60ps Park roads are good, the only drawback is the park is bisected by a state highway so you do hear road noise but it is less at night when traffic is light. Restrooms are older but in great condition, men's room in the camping loop had 2 toilets, 2 urinals and 2 showers which is fine as there aren't a ton of campsites. Camp hosts were friendly. The old mission is the big historical attraction here. It is free but only open from 8:30 to 4:30. The park has trails that are pretty easy and well maintained, there is an area where you can put canoes or kayaks into the San Antonio river. There is small bird blind with several feeders in front that the staff kept filled with fresh bird food while we were there. Try to see the green jay if you can, fairly rare this far north! Goliad is nearby and has plenty to offer. The old county courthouse is beautifully restored.

Eddie was a very enthusiastic and educated guide. Thank you for a wonderful experience.read more

Way to scary, started to drag me across the fall and started to squeeze me to the point my friends…read morehad to drag me outside

The Fannin Battleground marks the location where, on March 19 and 20, 1836, the Battle of Coleto…read moreCreek was fought between Texan forces commanded by Col. James Fannin and Mexican forces led by Gen. Jose Urrea. Believing they would be treated humanely, Col. Fannin surrendered; he and his troops were led back to Presidio La Bahia, near Goliad, and held as prisoners. On Palm Sunday, Col. Fannin and his men were slaughtered by the Mexican forces under the direction of Santa Anna, who re-instituted the Tonel Decree in late December 1835. The slaughtering of Col. Fannin and his men gave rise to the battle cry, "Remember Goliad!". (Some estimates say 400+/- were killed) This battleground is a little out of the way, but worth it if you're a history person. It's not much to look at, honestly - just a stone obelisk in a field, with a picnic area at one end, with a small (one room) museum under a gazebo. There are also a couple of informational boards. I was a tad disappointed with the maintenance of the location, but it's probably because the grass was so high, giving it an unmanicured look. However, there are signs present about the high grass - apparently they leave the grass high so wildflowers can regerminate. That's kinda cool. If you've never experienced a field of Texas wildflowers...that's also a must. I may go back to see how the battleground looks covered in flowers; that would be gorgeous. The small museum room had a non-functional A/C. In fact, it was blowing hot air. Thank God it doesn't take long to look at everything in the room. The ONE interactive "board" was not functional. I really love Texas history, so this was worth it. However, someone who may not be...or was expecting more will be disappointed. I fought disappointment writing this review. In the end, it's a very solemn place honoring the sacrifices of Texas Independence.

Historic Battlefield! So this is where Colonel Fannin was…read morefighting the Mexican Army, when things didn't go his way, so he surrendered, believing that his enemy was civilized and would treat them as prisoners of war. Boy, were they mistaken! Mexican General Santa Anna had them all shot down the street at the Presidio de Bahia. This battleground is marked with a fancy gate, an obelisk in the center of the battlefield, and a nice elevated pavilion and an area to enjoy your picnic with some tables. There seems to have been a museum going here at some time, but it appeared closed when I went. There's not too much to see around here. The grass was a bit long, but I guess they're doing that wildflower seeding thing, so I guess that's okay. It made for a fun few minutes to stop, and was only 2 miles off the main highway, so it was a fun quick stop!

Similar to the memorial I found in Hallettsville, this one goes above and beyond to remember and…read morehonor those who gave their lives for our country. In addition to the real-life helicoptor anchoring the hallowed grounds, the crosses were especially powerful in its message of courage and service. Please don't pass up an opportunity to pay tribute to those valiant men who answered the call of their country.