Last updated: March 10, 2026
Place
Cabeza Creek Crossing
NPS Photo
Quick Facts
Location:
Five miles west of Goliad
Significance:
Cabeza Creek Crossing was an important link in Spanish and American Indian transportation networks.
Designation:
certified site; part of a National Historic District
OPEN TO PUBLIC:
No
MANAGED BY:
Private; not open to the public
Amenities
1 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Cabeza Creek Crossing is a gravel bar ford that may have been associated with the Bexar-La Bahia road--an important segment of El Camino Real de los Tejas. It sits on a private ranch that formerly belonged to the alcalde of Goliad. Spanish and American Indian artifacts have been found nearby, attesting to its wide usage by a variety of people.
Site Information
Location (Five miles west of Goliad, Texas)
This creek crossing, which shows some ruts from wagon usage over the years, is located on a private ranch, several miles from the nearest public road. It is not open to general public visitation.