This is a designated National Historic Landmark considered the world's finest example of a Spanish frontier fort. This is the most fought over fort in TX history, having seen participation in six National Revolutions for independence. The cattle industry got it's start in this area too. This is where the cowboys got started. The darkest day in Texas history was the Goliad massacre. There was twice as much loss of life than the Alamo. This Goliad Massacre more than any event in the Texan Revolution proved to the people of the US what manner of warfare confronted the Texans. The chapel here has been in use since 1700's. They still have mass every Sunday at 5:00 P M. At one time the people that came to TX had to join the Catholic church. The first declaration of independence of Texas was signed Dec 20, 1835 in this chapel. It was signed by 92 citizens. We enjoyed our trip to the fort and Goliad. But this was very hard to do a blog on and I don't feel I did it justice. The statue on the front of the chapel (blue), was made by the artist that did Mt Rushmore. She has been the large donor to restore the museum.
Last Sunday afternoon we had banana splits and that is about all our week was about. Oh almost forgot we went out to lunch with another couple to a new Mexican resturant in Portland and it was very good.
On a sad note we lost one of our residence here to brain cancer, She is greatly missed she was quite a worker and had a good time too.
On a sad note we lost one of our old timers (she was younger than us) that have been here every since we started coming here. She has been missed.
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