Port Lavaca in Calhoun County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Beach Hotel

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021

1. Beach Hotel Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1904 by local merchant and real estate agent C.U. Yancy, the Beach Hotel has been a part of the Port Lavaca landscape for generations. At the time of its construction, the hotel was the tallest building in town. Tourists from San Antonio and other inland cities often rode special excursion trains to Port Lavaca to enjoy the recreational opportunities along the coast and to stay in the hotel. Traveling salesmen frequently lodged here, and the hotel's dining room was the site of numerous community social events.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 345.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 28° 36.972′ N, 96° 37.44′ W. Marker is in Port Lavaca, Texas, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of South Commerce Street (State Highway 238) and Main Street (U.S. 87), on the right when traveling south on South Commerce Street. The marker is located at the corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 87 South Commerce Street, Port Lavaca TX 77979, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. San Antonio & Mexican Gulf Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wood Barrels of Cement (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Civil War Torpedo Works (approx. ¼ mile away); Naval Shelling of Lavaca (approx. ¼ mile away); Civil War Bombardment of Port Lavaca (approx. ¼ mile away); Calhoun County Participation During World War II (approx. ¼ mile away); Calhoun County Hurricanes (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Lavaca.

The Beach Hotel and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021

2. The Beach Hotel and Marker

The view of the Beach Hotel and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021

3. The view of the Beach Hotel and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.