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Presidio La Bahia

Goliad, TX
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Goliad
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: Spanish fort built in 1749 and the site of a famous massacre.
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NC
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119 reviews 119 reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We visited just when the wildflowers were starting to bloom, it was a truely beautiful drive to the Presidio La Bahia. The story is so moving and the grounds are beautiful. If you are in this area, you really should visit this interesting part of Texas history. More

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28 reviews 28 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Great place to see real Texas history. The battle was bigger than the Alamo. Well kept and worth the $3.50 senior rate. If you like history and old forts don't miss it. More

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south texas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

If you have never attended the reenactment of the Fannin massacre; you must go. More

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Somerville, Texas
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

Beautiful example of colonial Texas presidio. So much history surrounds these grounds that it is hard to take it all in. Sad history of the Fannin massacre. I wish there had been more to see in the presidio regarding the massacre....more artifacts etc... More

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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

This place is just a nice experience.It takes you back to another time, so if you are in area, go here, and then have lunch at Blue Quail Deli in the town square. Cream of jalapeno soup is wonderful. More

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Victoria, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Nice to be able to walk through such a historical, beautiful place. well kept grounds and buildings with historical museum inside to browse your way through. More

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Hewitt, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

during our after xmas trip we visited here early morning and had the place to ourselve, there was a great vidio about what happend here and a museum, very impresive and worth the price of admission, about 6 bucks More

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Victoria, Texas
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

Presidio La Bahia is an excellent place to learn about Texas History. This fort is well kept and offers an exceptional way to feel the life in a presidio of the 1800's. Take a camera. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
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Most people have heard about the Alamo and how many lives were lost there and many have visited this attraction in downtown San Antonio. However, many don't realize that this presidio in Goliad is the site of a massacre, and not a battle, where almost twice as many men were killed as at the Alamo. Goliad is a small town... More

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Maine
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

To get a real scope and understanding of what actually happened here, I highly recommend that a person take the time to watch the video presentation and read the placards. One needs to realize the magnitude of the atrocity.Visit Coleto Creek first if you have time, then Presidio La Bahia, and end with the monument. It is a very moving... More

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