La Bahia is a photograph by Cheri Randolph which was uploaded on April 11th, 2013.
La Bahia
The Presidio Nuestra Senora de Loreto de la Bahia, known more commonly as Presidio La Bahia, or simply La Bahia is a fort constructed by the Spanish... more
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La Bahia
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Cheri Randolph
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The Presidio Nuestra Senora de Loreto de la Bahia, known more commonly as Presidio La Bahia, or simply La Bahia is a fort constructed by the Spanish Army that became the nucleus of the city of Goliad, Texas, United States.
In 1747, the presidio and its mission were moved to their current location on the San Antonio River. By 1770, the presidio had been rebuilt in stone and had become "the only Spanish fortress for the entire Gulf Coast from the mouth of the Rio Grande to the Mississippi River". A civilian settlement, modern-day Goliad, sprang up around the presidio in the late 18th century.
According to Edward D. Trlica of the Goliad County Chamber of Commerce there are many stories of ghosts among the walls of the Presidio La Bahia. Some say they have heard the cries of children coming from the graves within the courtyard. Others have spotted a monk in a hooded robe roaming the grounds. Legend has it one must be deathly still while in its presence, as it is a mean-spirited apparition.
Visitors sometimes hear a heavenly choir coming from the direction of the museum. There are words, but none that are understood by mortal ears. At times, one may hear a woman singing, or is it the mournful wail for a lost love? Perhaps she is the woman in black whom visitors occasionally see praying in the chapel. When approached, she disappears as quickly as smoke in a windstorm.
She is not the only mysterious lady who wanders among the walls of the fort. On moonlit nights when the sound of traffic from the nearby highway lessens and only the distant howl of a coyote breaks the silence, the specter of a crying woman has been seen roaming the courtyard - stopping over a grave whose resident's identity has long since been lost. She loudly bemoans the loss of a loved one before disappearing into an ethereal vapor, moving toward the old cemetery outside the fort walls.
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William Fields
Hey Cheri, hope all is well. You're still cranking out the beauties and this is one!! voted, favorite
Donna Kennedy
Magnificent old fort Cheri! I bet there are ghosts around, I wouldn't be anywhere near there at night! :))...v/f
Bob Orsillo
Love that sky Cheri! The light on the fort is wonderful V.
Cheri Randolph replied:
Bob, I really appreciate your nice compliment and your vote as well. Thanks!
Sandra Pena de Ortiz
Amazingly beautiful! Featured in Memories and Nostalgia! V
Cheri Randolph replied:
Sandra, Thanks for your nice compliment and vote as well as the feature in the Memories & Nostalgia group. I greatly appreciate your promotion of my work!
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Was very pleased to Publish your Unique artwork the ARTISTS NEWS an internet Publication today. Though its not always possible for me to comment due to administering 14 groups, just had to say we like this very much....
Cheri Randolph
Nadine & Bob, Many thanks for the feature of "La Bahia" in the Artists News Group. I really appreciate your promotion of my work!
Cheri Randolph
Bruce, Many thanks for featuring "La Bahia" in the Comfortable Art Group! I appreciate your promotional support!
Cheri Randolph
Jouko, Thanks so much for featuring "La Bahia" in the Art from the Past Group! I really appreciate your support.
Nina Prommer
would love to see this in person, great take and drama in the sky v
Cheri Randolph replied:
Nina, The entire area is rich with historical sites - absolutely worth the trip. Thanks for voting!