Market House Museum

Historical marker location:

Goliad, Texas

( At intersection of S. Market and Franklin Streets, Goliad.)

Marker installed: 1968

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.

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