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

Port Bay Hunting and Fishing Club

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 10, 2026

1. Port Bay Hunting and Fishing Club Marker

Replacement marker

Inscription. Danish native Andrew Sorenson (1864-1941), established a reputation as a hunting and fishing guide in this area in the early 20th century. He bought 240 acres of land (.5 mi. W) in 1909 and in 1912 incorporated the private Port Bay Hunting and Fishing Club. Charter members included prominent citizens from Texas and the U.S. Adjacent waters teem with ducks and geese in season. Despite hurricane damage to club structures over the years and a reduction in size to 46 acres of land, the club continues to attract members who embrace the traditions of conservation and sportsmanship.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4073.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 28° 1.103′ N, 97° 7.232′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. It is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 1069 and Port Bay Road, on the right when traveling south on Road 1069. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: McLester Family Cemetery (approx. 3½ miles away); Simon Michael Gallery (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Hagar’s Rockport Cottages

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(approx. 3.8 miles away); Site of Heldenfels Shipyard (approx. 3.8 miles away); Rockport Volunteer Fire Department (approx. 3.9 miles away); Hynes-Balthrope House (approx. 4 miles away); Mathis House (approx. 4 miles away); The Cedars (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockport.

Photographed by Norman Frank, March 21, 2012

2. Port Bay Hunting and Fishing Club Marker

FM 1069 and Port Bay Road with Marker on right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Norman Frank, March 21, 2012

3. FM 1069 and Port Bay Road with Marker on right

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 10, 2026

4. Port Bay Hunting and Fishing Club Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2012. This page has been viewed 1,534 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 13, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2012. 4. submitted on April 13, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.