PRESIDIO LA BAHIA

GOLIAD, TX

Presidio La Bahia is a historic Spanish fort located in Goliad, Texas. The fort was originally built in 1749 by the Spanish Army as a means of protecting the nearby mission, Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga. The fort has played a significant role in Texas history, including the 1836 Battle of Goliad during the Texas Revolution.

Presidio La Bahia has been restored and is now a popular tourist destination. Visitors can tour the fort and learn about its history through exhibits and guided tours. The fort contains a chapel, barracks, and a museum with artifacts from the Spanish colonial period.

One of the most famous events associated with Presidio La Bahia is the Goliad Massacre. In 1836, over 300 Texan soldiers were executed by the Mexican army at the fort after surrendering in the Battle of Coleto. This event became a rallying cry for the Texans during the Texas Revolution and helped lead to their eventual victory.

Today, Presidio La Bahia is a symbol of Texas history and the struggle for independence. It is a popular destination for tourists and history enthusiasts who want to learn about the important role the fort played in the formation of the state.

PRESIDIO LA BAHIA is a Uncategorized or General Museum in GOLIAD TX. US MID #8404800098

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 3616453752
• website: http://www.presidiolabahia.org

PRESIDIO LA BAHIA
217 LOOP 71
GOLIAD
TX
77963

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