Presidio La Bahia

The Presidio Nuestra Señora de Loreto de la Bahía, known more commonly as Presidio La Bahía, or simply La Bahía is a fort constructed by the Spanish Army that became the nucleus of the modern-day city of Goliad, Texas, United States. Explore the different sites with fun interactive activities: • On our map to locate each site and follow the tour • Explore by watching videos • Listen to stories • Read about the rich history • Check your acquired knowledge with our Trivia Questions ...and much more Toure the museum, a visitor is free to walk the grounds of the Presidio. Visit the chapel that held over 300 of Colonel Fannin's men for a week prior to their massacre. Please remember, the chapel is an active church, visitors are asked to treat it with respect. There are also two gravesites inside the chapel. To the left of the altar is the grave of Carlos De La Garza. Another gravesite about halfway into the chapel from the front doors and on the left is a mass grave. Outside of the chapel is a marked grave of Annie L. Taylor. A total of 15 gravesites have been located inside and outside the chapel. This is not unusual, as there are over 900 documented graves outside the Alamo church in San Antonio. Outside the chapel, visit the rest of the Presidio grounds (Quadrangle). Here a visitor can get the feel of what it was like to live in a Mexican military installation in 1836. Spend the night at Presidio La Bahia! Known as "The Quarters", it is adjacent to the museum. There is a door to the outside, so you are not locked in the Presidio when the employees leave after the workday. This is a popular stay for many people. Inquire about "The Quarters " before your visit.