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Goliad State Park and Historic Site

Coordinates: 28°39′24″N 97°23′14″W / 28.65667°N 97.38722°W / 28.65667; -97.38722
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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
Map showing the location of Goliad State Park and Historic Site
Goliad State Park and Historic Site
Map showing the location of Goliad State Park and Historic Site
Map showing the location of Goliad State Park and Historic Site
Goliad State Park and Historic Site
LocationUS 183 at San Antonio River, Goliad, Texas
Coordinates28°39′24″N 97°23′14″W / 28.65667°N 97.38722°W / 28.65667; -97.38722
Area188.3 acres (76.2 ha)
Established1936
Visitors48,677 (in 2022)[1]
Governing bodyTexas Parks and Wildlife Department
Goliad State Park Historic District
Area250 acres (100 ha)
Built1931 (1931)
ArchitectAtlee Bernard Ayres, Samuel Phelps Vosper, et al.
Architectural styleColonial Revival, Moderne, NPS Rustic
NRHP reference No.01000258[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 12, 2001
Designated TSHS1936

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.[3] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (#01000258) on March 12, 2001.[4]

Park

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The park features campsites, screened shelters, Group Hall and Chapel, an amphitheater, and the El Camino Real de los Tejas Visitors Center.

Historic sites

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Goliad area historic sites include:[5]

Fannin Memorial Monument by Raoul Josset, 1939.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Christopher Adams. "What is the most visited state park in Texas? Here's the top 10 countdown". KXAN.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  3. ^ Turner, David. "GOLIAD STATE HISTORICAL PARK". TSHA.
  4. ^ "National Register of Historic Places". National Park Service.
  5. ^ "Goliad Area Historic Sites". Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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