Fannin Battleground State Historic Site | |
Fannin Battleground State Historic Site in 2018 | |
| Location | 734FM 2506, Fannin, Texas |
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| Coordinates | 28°41′11″N97°14′2″W / 28.68639°N 97.23389°W /28.68639; -97.23389 |
| Website | Fannin Battleground State Historic Site |
| NRHP reference No. | 100000695[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 28, 2017 |
TheFannin Battleground State Historic Site commemorates theBattle of Coleto Creek, a battle of theTexas Revolution, fought on March 19 and 20, 1836 betweenTexian forces commanded by Col.James W. Fannin and the Mexican Army commanded by Mexican GeneralJose de Urrea. Eventually surrounded and outnumbered, Fannin surrendered to the Mexican Army. He and his troops were executed several days later at nearbyPresidio La Bahia.[2]
Fannin Battleground State Historic Site is located east ofGoliad inGoliad County, Texas. The citizens of Goliad County donated the 14-acre battleground to the State of Texas around 1913. The state originally named it Fannin State Park.[3] The site is currently operated by theTexas Historical Commission and features a stone obelisk, interpretive exhibit, group pavilion, and picnic area.
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