Anahuac in Chambers County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
An Anchor
— Fort Anahuac Park —
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
1. An Anchor Marker
In the fall of 1967, while L.A. Otter and son, Alvin, were shrimping in their new boat, the Lydia Gail, in Trinity Bay near Lonesome Reef, an anchor became entangled in their net. They retrieved the anchor, and it was sandblasted and painted by Brown & Root Shipyard at Oak Island (Double Bayou?). After Charlie Ezer built a cement foundation for the anchor, it was presented to Chambers County where it remains on display in Fort Anahuac Park.
Erected 2005 by Chambers County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.
Location. 29° 45.344′ N, 94° 41.294′ W. Marker is in Anahuac, Texas, in Chambers County. Marker is on Oak Road, on the left when traveling east. The marker and anchor are on the grounds of the Fort Anahuac Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Anahuac TX 77514, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Robert McAlpin Williamson (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Anahuac (within shouting distance of this marker); William Barret Travis (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Anahuac (within shouting distance
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Photographed By Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
2. An Anchor Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
3. An Anchor Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
