Rockport in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rockport Air Force Station
Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021
1. Rockport Air Force Station Marker
Inscription.
Rockport Air Force Station. . On April 22, 1943, the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) and Aransas County agreed to build an airport for military purpose and public use. A total of 700 acres was purchased and leased to the U.S. Navy until March 9, 1948, when it reverted to the county. In 1955, the county leased part of the property to the U.S. Air Force as a radar facility. The site was especially active during the Cuban Missile Crisis as an aircraft detection and monitoring site when it was necessary to strengthen the American coastal defense. The secure facility included several operations buildings, officers' barracks, family housing, dining hall and recreational hall with a bowling alley.
On April 22, 1943, the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) and Aransas County agreed to build an airport for military purpose and public use. A total of 700 acres was purchased and leased to the U.S. Navy until March 9, 1948, when it reverted to the county. In 1955, the county leased part of the property to the U.S. Air Force as a radar facility. The site was especially active during the Cuban Missile Crisis as an aircraft detection and monitoring site when it was necessary to strengthen the American coastal defense. The secure facility included several operations buildings, officers' barracks, family housing, dining hall and recreational hall with a bowling alley.
Erected 2016 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18431.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1948.
Location. 28° 5.566′ N, 97° 2.573′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. It is at the intersection of Airport Road and Mills Loop, on the right when traveling west on Airport Road. The marker is located on the road to the airport terminal. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the American 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies
3. The view of the Rockport Air Force Station Marker from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 632 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
