Historical monument marks the grave of Col. Fannin and 342 of his men who had surrendered to Mexican forces during the Texas Revolution and subsequently massacred on Santa Anna's orders on Palm Sunday morning in 1836, two miles S of Goliad off hwy 183.
Location:
U.S. 183, Goliad Texas
Other History nearby:
(George West) Buck West House
(Port Lavaca) Calhoun County Museum
(Fannin) Fannin Battleground State Historic Site
(Port Lavaca) Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse
(Port Lavaca) LaSalle Monument
(George West) Live Oak County Museum
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06/08 Coming to The Goliad area
Pearland Crawfish Festival Pearland TX April5-7 Great crawfish, food, music, and fun.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
Great Texas Mosquito Festival Clute TX July25-27 Many booths with a variety of foods, along with arts and crafts and more. The carnival provides three days of fun for children and adults.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival Houston TX September21-22 The Houston Hot Sauce Festival, conducted in September, showcases everything from sauce, salsa and spices to jams, jellies and pickles. The festival also features cooking demonstrations and on stage entertainment.
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