Tag: Goliad

Mission Rosario, Fannin Monument, Angel of Goliad, General Zaragoza and Presidio La Bahia

Mission Rosario, Fannin Monument, Angel of Goliad, General Zaragoza and Presidio La Bahia

The Sunday visit to Mission Nuestra Senora Del Espiritu Santo De Zuniga (blog post)  focused on the history tour.  Monday morning it made sense to go back with the "Big C" (Linda's name for my large expensive Camera) to take more pictures and pay better attention to the material in the museum.  There was also time to … Continue reading Mission Rosario, Fannin Monument, Angel of Goliad, General Zaragoza and Presidio La Bahia

Mission Nuestra Senora Del Espiritu Santo De Zuniga

Mission Nuestra Senora Del Espiritu Santo De Zuniga

December 2004 was our first visit to Goliad.  The weather was warm, highs in the seventies.  Mission Espiritu Santo was lit much as it is today with Christmas lights.  A pathway between the ranger station and the Mission was lighted by faux candles faux in paper bags as it is today. Goliad State Park and … Continue reading Mission Nuestra Senora Del Espiritu Santo De Zuniga

Goliad Texas

Goliad Texas

Thursday, it rained off and on from the Texas Hill Country southeast to Goliad. Goliad, located on the Coastal Plain along the San Antonio River, played a central role in Texas history starting with Spanish Missions, Mexican War of Independence and continuing on through the Texas Revolution. Weather forecast for Goliad predicted heavy rains starting … Continue reading Goliad Texas