Port Isabel in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Point Isabel Lighthouse
Photographed by James Hulse, July 16, 2019
1. Old Point Isabel Lighthouse Marker
The beacon for the commerce of the Rio Grande
Erected by the United States Government in 1852
Extinguished during the Civil War
Discontinued, 1888 - 1895
Permanently discontinued, 1905
Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 3780.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses, and the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 26° 4.672′ N, 97° 12.421′ W. Marker is in Port Isabel, Texas, in Cameron County. It is at the intersection of East Queen Isabella Blvd (State Highway 100) and North Garcia Street, on the left when traveling east on East Queen Isabella Blvd. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 421 E Queen Isabella Blvd, Port Isabel TX 78578, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Landmark on the Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Point Isabel Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Port of Matamoros (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Fort Polk (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Isabel, C.S.A. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Champion (about 600 feet away); Rio Grande Rail Road Company
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Another marker is no longer nearby. A View from the Top (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . History of the Port Isabel Lighthouse. (Submitted on September 16, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, July 16, 2019
2. Old Point Isabel Lighthouse and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
