Sabine Pass in Jefferson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Melvin Gillette
6/4/38 - 1/17/03
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
1. Melvin Gillette Marker
Melvin was a past President and the Secretary/Treasurer of the Dick Dowling Lions Club of Sabine Pass, Texas. He led the club with tireless enthusiasm, dedication and vision. As a retired Coast Guardsman, he had a keen interest in the two lighthouses in the Sabine Pass area, one being the 18 Mile Light offshore in the Gulf. Melvin was influential in securing the placement of said lighthouse here in the park. He was instrumental in continuing the improvement and upkeep of this park. He was a community leader whose selfless devotion to his club, his community and his family is a continuing inspiration.
Erected 2016.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 2016.
Location. 29° 44.088′ N, 93° 53.632′ W. Marker is in Sabine Pass, Texas, in Jefferson County. It is on Broadway Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of the Sabine Pass Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sabine
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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: Sabine Bank Lighthouse (here, next to this marker); 1886 Hurricane at Sabine Pass (here, next to this marker); Spaight's 11th Battalion (a few steps from this marker); City of Sabine and Sabine Pass (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 Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
2. Melvin Gillette Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
3. Sabine Pass Light and Melvin Gillette Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
4. Sabine Pass Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
