Fulton in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Casterline Fish Company

Photographed by Dave W, February 16, 2022

1. Casterline Fish Company Marker

Inscription.

Founded by Cecil Weber Casterline in the 1930s, his “Fish House” initially sourced fish, oysters and shrimp from local fisherman, iced the catch in barrels and shipped them by rail to San Antonio and other destinations. In 1944, Cecil and his father, Frank, purchased the harbor property and acquired several fishing vessels from other fishermen. Cecil’s brother, Leslie Eugene, joined the business after WWII. During the 1950s, the family mostly processed shrimp and oysters. Early boats were purchased, but the family later built their own boats around 40 to 80 feet long and most were named for family members. In 2015, Casterline Fish Company was sold to Prestige Oysters. However, Casterline Fish Company’s legacy and influence on Fulton’s seafood industry remains.

Erected 2016 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18430.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.

Location. 28° 3.728′ N, 97° 2.026′ W. Marker is in Fulton, Texas, in Aransas County. It is on North Casterline Drive north of Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fulton TX 78358, 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 walking distance of this marker: Fulton Seafood Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); Tourist Courts and Cottages

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fulton Harbor (about 600 feet away); Fulton Packeries (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Marion Packing Co. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fulton Community Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Fulton Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harriet's Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fulton.

Photographed by Dave W, February 16, 2022

2. Casterline Fish Company Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 800 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.