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

Site of the Town of Lamar

Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021

1. Site of the Town of Lamar Marker

Inscription. Site of the town of
Lamar
Named for
Mirabeau B. Lamar
1798 – 1859
President of the
Republic of Texas
1838 – 1841
Established in 1838
Made a Port of Entry in 1839
Sacked by Union Troops
Feb. 11, 1864
Survived until 1914
but never flourished.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 3018.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 11, 1864.

Location. 28° 8.309′ N, 96° 59.659′ W. Marker is in Lamar, Texas, in Aransas County. It is at the intersection of Bois D’Arc Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Bois D’Arc Street. The marker has been relocated from TX35 to Bois D’Arc Street near the entrance to Goose Island. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John Fagan (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Lamar Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Stella Maris Chapel (approx. half a mile away); Built to Last

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(approx. ¾ mile away); Mills Wharf (approx. 0.8 miles away); Using what's Available (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lamar Volunteer Fire Department (approx. 0.8 miles away); Site of One of the Homes of James Power (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lamar.

Photographed by Norman Frank, March 19, 2012

2. Site of the Town of Lamar Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021

3. Site of the Town of Lamar Marker

The marker was moved to a new location on Bois D’ Arc Street

Site of the Town of Lamar Marker showing brush and palms image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Norman Frank, March 19, 2012

4. Site of the Town of Lamar Marker showing brush and palms

Photographed by Richard Denney, July 2, 2014

5. Site of the Town of Lamar Marker

Alternate view of marker looking north with sign indicating turnoff to Goose Island State Park in distance.

Proximity to Copano Bay image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard Denney, July 2, 2014

6. Proximity to Copano Bay

Panorama looking south from marker showing surrounding area, and proximity to Copano Bay (horizon in distance). Causeway across bay visible to right.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2012. This page has been viewed 2,796 times since then and 176 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2. submitted on March 19, 2012. 3. submitted on September 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on March 19, 2012. 5, 6. submitted on July 6, 2014, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.