Market House Museum
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Marker No: 3217
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
State Antiquities Landmark
National Register of Historic Places
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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. (1968) Geographic: 28.667665,-97.391518
Location: At intersection of South Market and Franklin Streets, Goliad
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