Angel of Goliad (Ashley Landis, Landis Images)
Angel of Goliad Mural, Mission Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga (Texas Parks and Wildlife)
William Parsons Miller Texas Army recruitment contract
Angel of Goliad descendants
During the Texas Revolution, a mysterious Mexican woman began appearing in prisons, offering aid – and even freedom – to suffering Texian soldiers. Her name was Francisca Alvarez (also recorded as Francita Alavez and others) – but she would be remembered best as the “Angel of Goliad”.
In March 2004, the descendants of Mrs. Alvarez gathered to dedicate this statue in honor of her remarkable courage and compassion, and to memorialize her unique place in Texas history.
Angel of Goliad Statue
- Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset
- 217 US-183, Goliad, TX
- 361-645-3752
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