Ignacio Zaragoza was a hero of the Battle of Puebla, which is commemorated each year by Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

In September 1961, the county of Goliad donated 3 acres (1.2 ha) at Zaragoza's birth site, for a memorial in his honor.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reconstructed his birth home on the foundation.

[3] Architectural plans were drawn up for the Parks Department by Raiford Stripling of San Augustine.

[4] A 10 feet (3.0 m) bronze statue to commemorate Zaragoza was donated by the people of Puebla, Mexico and unveiled on September 13, 1980.