After Col. James W. Fannin surrendered to Mexican forces, Gen. Santa Anna ordered him and his men executed in nearby Goliad, against the wishes of other Mexican commanders. The surrender, and unanticipated execution, inflamed the Texas cause, spurring the battle cry “Remember Goliad!” Located about 10 miles east of Goliad, visitors today walk the landscaped grounds and view the impressive stone obelisk that honors the spot where Fannin surrendered, taking a moment to remember the men who helped forge Texas’ destiny. An interpretive exhibit, group pavilion, and picnic area are also on the 14-acre grounds.
Hours
Open Daily
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tickets
Free
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Self-guided site tours of Fannin Battleground State Historic Site include memorial features such as a commemorative obelisk and the historic gin press screw that was first placed at the site in 1894.
Fannin Battleground History
After word spread that the Alamo had fallen on March 6, Texas Commander in Chief Sam Houston ordered Col. James W. Fannin to destroy Presidio La Bahia.
Events at Fannin Battleground
Fannin Battleground Guided Battlefield Tour
Saturday 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Join us on our next installment of the Guide Battlefield Tour Program on December 6th 2025! This tour departs from the picnic pavillion and will cover the history of the site as well as the Battle of Coleto Creek. Total tour time is approximatly one hour and the path will be about 1/3 mile round trip. There is a Special Tour Fee of $5 per person over the age of 6. This fee can be paid by cash or credit card at the site just before the tour starts!
190th Anniversary of the Battle of Coleto Creek
Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Please join us for the 2nd Annual Commemoration of the Battle of Coleto Creek on the orignal ground where the battle took place 190 years prior! More details to follow!
190th Anniversary of the Battle of Coleto Creek
Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Please join us for the 2nd Annual Commemoration of the Battle of Coleto Creek on the orignal ground where the battle took place 190 years prior! More details to follow!
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