Goliad County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Goliad County, Texas

Map of Goliad County, Texas

Goliad County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Goliad. As per 2020 census, the population of Goliad County is 7163 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 854 sq mi (2,212 km2). Goliad County was established on 1836.

Facts about Goliad County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSouth Texas / Gulf Coastal Plains
County SeatGoliad
Named AfterJuan de Goliad, Spanish colonial officer
Established1836
Organized1837
Coordinates28.6680° N, 97.3970° W
Total Area859 sq mi
Land Area852 sq mi
Water Area7 sq mi
Population (2020)7,085
Population RankSmall South Texas county
Major CitiesGoliad, Refugio (partially)
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Ranching, Tourism, Energy
Major AirportNearest major airport: Victoria Regional Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForGoliad State Park, Historic Mission Espíritu Santo, Texas Revolution sites
Websitehttps://www.goliadcountytx.org

Top Attractions in Goliad County, Texas

  • Goliad State Park & Historic Site – Historic mission, fort, and scenic riverside trails.
  • Presidio La Bahía – Restored Spanish fort with exhibits and guided tours.
  • Goliad Downtown Historic District – Shops, cafés, murals, and 19th-century architecture.
  • Fannin Memorial Monument – Commemorates the Texas Revolution defenders.
  • Mission Espíritu Santo – Historic mission site with reconstructed buildings.
  • Goliad County Courthouse – Landmark courthouse in downtown Goliad.
  • El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail – Scenic historic trail through the county.
  • Old Goliad Cemetery – Historic graves and regional heritage.
  • Riverside Picnic & Recreation Areas – Parks along the San Antonio River for family activities.
  • Goliad Wine Trail – Local vineyards offering tastings and tours.

Cities and Towns in Goliad County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Goliad (county seat)City162028.6680°N, 97.3889°W
FanninUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.7258°N, 97.2397°W
WeesatcheUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.8894°N, 97.4206°W
BerclairUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.5369°N, 97.5922°W
CharcoUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.4547°N, 97.3336°W
SchroederUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.6181°N, 97.2214°W
WeserUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.7864°N, 97.2839°W
Sarco Creek Ranch AreaUnincorporated AreaN/A28.6173°N, 97.4602°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Goliad County

  • U.S. Highway 59 (Future Interstate 69W) - northeast toward Victoria and southwest toward Beeville
  • U.S. Highway 183 - north toward Cuero and south toward Refugio
  • U.S. Highway 77 Alternate - connects Goliad with Victoria and Yoakum
  • Texas State Highway 239 - links Goliad with Tivoli and Calhoun County
  • Farm to Market Road 622 - serves eastern and southern portions of the county
  • Farm to Market Road 884 - connects rural ranching and farming communities
  • Farm to Market Road 236 - links Goliad with Fannin and nearby communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Goliad County

  • DeWitt County (north)
  • Victoria County (east)
  • Refugio County (south)
  • Bee County (west)
  • Karnes County (northwest)

Distance from Goliad County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Victoria (Victoria County)4729
Beeville (Bee County)4327
Cuero (DeWitt County)4226
Refugio (Refugio County)4226
Karnes City (Karnes County)7043
Yoakum (Lavaca County)6540
Port Lavaca (Calhoun County)7949
Kenedy (Karnes County)7647
Rockport (Aransas County)10465
Corpus Christi (Nueces County)13282
San Antonio (Bexar County)14590
Austin (Travis County)209130
Houston (Harris County)236147
Laredo (Webb County)248154
Dallas (Dallas County)515320

Waterbodies in Goliad County

San Antonio River, Manahuilla Creek, Perdido Creek, Sarco Creek, Blanco Creek, Medio Creek, Coleto Creek tributaries, Charco Creek, stock ponds, wetlands, oxbow lakes, reservoirs, springs, floodplain waterways, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Goliad County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Goliad Golf ClubGoliad28.6709°N, 97.3991°W
Victoria Country ClubVictoria28.8312°N, 96.9804°W
Riverside Golf CourseVictoria28.7988°N, 97.0112°W

Colleges and Universities in Goliad County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Victoria CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial community college district serving Goliad County
University of Houston-VictoriaPublicUniversityRegional public university serving the Coastal Bend area
Texas A&M University-KingsvillePublicUniversityMajor regional university serving South Texas
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Goliad CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Goliad County QuickFacts
  2. Official Goliad County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Goliad County
  4. City of Goliad Official Website
  5. Victoria College