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Site of Mission Nuestra Senora del Rosario

Goliad, Goliad County

Marker Text

Established in 1754 for the Cujane Nation. Here faithful Franciscan missionaries attempted to Christianize and civilize the Indians of the region until 1794. (Goliad State Park, Goliad)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Goliad, take US 59 west about 4 miles to roadside park. Marker is across highway from park (south side).
Marker # 4833
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Code Spanish immigrants/immigration; missions; Native Americans
Latitude, Longitude 28.645456, -97.440366

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