Sabine Pass in Jefferson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sabine Bank Lighthouse
Photographed by Brian Anderson, June 10, 2018
1. Sabine Bank Lighthouse Marker
The lighthouse was fabricated in Detroit, Michigan and shipped to Sabine by railway in 1904. After the cast iron plate caisson was partially assembled it was towed offshore and completed on a shallow shoal. On March 15, 1906, service began on the lighthouse, and it was manned until automated in 1923.
Located in Texas waters, it was named the 18-Mile Lighthouse by the Sabine pilots, that being the distance from their station, which was at that time on the channel due east of this park.
During WWII the lighthouse became a coastal outpost manned by the U.S. Coast Guard. After the war it was again automated and served as a navigational aid until it was declared obsolete and in 2002 contracted for removal. To preserve a part of maritime history, R.L. "Gabby" Eldridge and William D. "Bill" Quick acquired, refurbished, and placed this structure here in May 2004.
Erected 2004.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 15, 1906.
Location. 29° 44.088′ N, 93° 53.632′ W. Marker is in Sabine Pass, Texas, in Jefferson County. It is on
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Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Golden Triangle. It is also in the American South, on the Gulf Coast, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Melvin Gillette (here, next to this marker); 1886 Hurricane at Sabine Pass (here, next to this marker); City of Sabine and Sabine Pass (a few steps from this marker); Spaight's 11th Battalion (a few steps from this marker); Fort Sabine (a few steps from this marker); Sabine Pass World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sabine Pass Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dick Dowling (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sabine Pass.
Photographed by Brian Anderson, June 10, 2018
2. Sabine Bank Lighthouse Lantern and Watchroom
Photo courtesy of the Museum of the Gulf Coast and The Portal to Texas History
3. Sabine Bank Lighthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 874 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 3. submitted on June 15, 2018. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
