Seadrift in Calhoun County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Seadrift
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021
1. Seadrift Marker
Settlement here began in the 1840s when German immigrants disembarking at Indianola stayed in the vicinity. A post office was granted in 1888, its name inspired by debris that collected on the shore blown in by heavy storms from the Gulf of Mexico. In 1912 A.D. Powers founded the Seadrift Townsite Company and the city was incorporated that December. By 1914 Seadrift had 3 churches, 2 banks, 4 hotels, factories, a telephone line, and a weekly newspaper called The Seadrift Success. Despite a severe 1919 hurricane, the city survived. Processing plants were established in the area beginning in the 1950s. The village of Seadrift continues to be a popular resort and recreation spot.Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1149.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 28° 24.822′ N, 96° 42.621′ W. Marker is in Seadrift, Texas, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "Train Depot" (a few steps from this marker); Seadrift Cemetery (approx. 1˝ miles away); Green Lake (approx. 9.2 miles away); Original Mission Refugio (approx. 9.3 miles away); Cotton Gins of Calhoun County (approx. 9˝ miles away); Building Aransas NWR (National Wildlife Refuge) (approx. 10˝ miles away); Preston Rose Austin (approx. 11.2 miles away); Battle of Norris Bridge (approx. 12 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seadrift.
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021
2. The Seadrift Marker next to the train depot building
Photographed By James Hulse, August 30, 2021
3. The Seadrift Marker is the marker on the left of the two markers
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
