Goliad State Park and Historic Site

Goliad State Park and Historic Site

Former custodian's house for Goliad State Park. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps circa 1936
Map showing the location of Goliad State Park and Historic Site
Location Goliad County, Texas
Nearest city Goliad
Coordinates 28°39′24″N 97°23′14″W / 28.65667°N 97.38722°W / 28.65667; -97.38722Coordinates: 28°39′24″N 97°23′14″W / 28.65667°N 97.38722°W / 28.65667; -97.38722
Area 188.3 acres (76 ha)
Established 1936
Governing body Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Goliad State Park and Historic Site is a 188.3 acres (76 ha) state park located along the San Antonio River on the southern edge of Goliad, Texas. In addition to recreational facilities the park property includes three historic sites - Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga, Mission Nuestra Señora del Rosario and the birthplace of Ignacio Zaragoza.[1]

References

  1. "Goliad State Park & Historic Site". Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
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