Details for Market House Museum
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5175003217
Data
Marker Number | 3217 |
Atlas Number | 5175003217 |
Marker Title | Market House Museum |
Index Entry | Market House Museum |
Address | |
City | Goliad |
County | Goliad |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 657176 |
UTM Northing | 3172226 |
Subject Codes | buildings; museums |
Marker Year | 1968 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | At intersection of S. Market and Franklin Streets, Goliad. |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 16" x 12" Plate & Medallion |
Marker Text | Site was dedicated to public use by City Ordinance No. 28, on Aug. 30, 1853. About 1871, market with 12 x2 4-ft. stalls was put up at cost of $550, and rented to sellers of meat and produce. In 1886 this became firehouse, with a meeting hall and a room for hook and ladder equipment. Bell bought 1890 for $45 rang night hours and sounded alarms. Home until 1964 of volunteer fire company, this building was restored in 1967 as a museum. Recorded Texas Hitoric Landmark--1968 Incise on base: Marker sponsored by Volunteer Firemen and Auxiliary. |