Presidio LaBahia

Presidio LaBahia (1749-1842) - Founded in 1749 by Lieutenant-General Jose de Escandon The purpose of Presidio La Bahia was to protect the interests of the Spanish crown in the area. Known at various times as Presidio LaBahia (1749), Fort LaBahia (1812), Fort Goliad (1835) and Fort Defiance (1) (1836)

Presidio LaBahia History

This fort began as a Spanish mission and Presidio LaBahia built around 1749. In 1812 it was captured by American volunteers, captured in 1821 by Mississippians and captured from the Mexicans in 1836 by the Texas Militia and given the name Fort Goliad.

Current Status

Owned by the Catholic Church since 1853 and known as Presidio LaBahia, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1967. The fort was rebuilt to its 1836 appearance, based on documents and archaeological evidence.

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Location: Located one mile south of Goliad, Texas on US Highway 183/77A Maps & Images Lat: 28.645904 Long: -97.382226 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 180'

Sources:

• Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 160
• Early History

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