Rockport in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad in Rockport
Photographed By Norman Frank, March 16, 2012
1. The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad in Rockport Marker
During its early years Rockport relied on Gulf shipping for goods and services. After the arrival of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad in 1888, however, the town’s economic focus changed to include rail shipping and a burgeoning tourism industry. The town’s population grew from 600 in 1888 to 2,500 by 1890. Businesses and hotels were built to serve the new tourism trade, and four trains arrived at the Rockport Depot daily. By the 1940s passenger rail service to Rockport ended. Freight service continued until 1985, when highway trucking replaced railroad service.Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4522.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 28° 1.419′ N, 97° 3.093′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. Marker is at the intersection of South Magnolia Street and East North Street, on the right when traveling south on South Magnolia Street. Touch for map. Marker is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Richard Henry Wood House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Rockport Pilot (about 400 feet away); Aransas County Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); The Packeries of Rockport (about 600 feet away); Gold Star Families (about 600 feet away); Site of Aransas Hotel (about 700 feet away); Rockport’s Grand Hotels (about 700 feet away); Rockport’s Wharves and Pavilions (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockport.
Photographed By Norman Frank, March 16, 2012
2. The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad in Rockport Marker
Photographed By Norman Frank, March 16, 2012
3. The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad in Rockport Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2012. This page has been viewed 851 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
