Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga, Goliad

Name: Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga
Address: 108 Park Rd 6, Goliad, 77963, United States
Telephone: +1 361-645-3405

#2 among attractions in Goliad

Top attraction, Ruins, State park, Hispanic colonial architecture, More...

Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga

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Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga, also known as Aranama Mission or Mission La Bahía, was a Roman Catholic mission established by Spain in 1722 in the Viceroyality of New Spain—to convert native Karankawa Indians to Christianity. Together with its nearby military fortress, Presidio La Bahía, the mission upheld Spanish territorial claims in the New World against encroachment from France. The third and final location near Goliad, Texas is maintained now as part of Goliad State Park and Historic Site. ()

Established: 1722 (302 years ago)Completed: 1749 (275 years ago)Architectural style: Spanish colonial architectureElevation: 151 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 28°39'26"N, 97°23'12"W

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108 Park Rd 6Goliad 77963 United States

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+1 361-645-3405

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Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Presidio La Bahía, Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Site, Square Gallery.

0.7 miS
Historical place, Hispanic colonial architecture, Reportedly haunted
Presidio La Bahía, Goliad
18 min walk • 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. The current location dates to 1747.
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum
Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Site, Goliad
18 min walk • The Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Park is located adjacent to Presidio La Bahía in Goliad State Park and Historic Site, Goliad County in the U.S. state of Texas. An amphitheater and bronze statue of Ignacio Zaragoza are also on the grounds.
0.7 miNW
28°39'55"N • 97°23'32"W
Square Gallery, Goliad
17 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping

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Which popular attractions are close to Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga?

Nearby attractions include Square Gallery, Goliad (17 min walk), Zaragoza Birthplace State Historic Site, Goliad (18 min walk), Presidio La Bahía, Goliad (18 min walk).