Rockport in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Hagar’s Rockport Cottages
When Connie began reporting her bird findings in Aransas county, she was looked upon with suspicion by ornithologists and serious bird watchers. However, she challenged them to come and see for themselves.
They did, and they became believers, making her the catalyst for putting Rockport and Aransas County on every naturalist’s list of “must see” locations in the United States. Connie became a legend in her time.
After Connie Hagar died in 1973, the property remained undeveloped. The cottages were torn down or removed. In 1990, local residents of the Rockport area formed the FRIENDS OF CONNIE HAGAR, Inc. In 1994, through donations, grants, and gifts, the Friends purchased the property. It is a bird sanctuary, nature education center, historical site, and an area dedicated to preserving the legacy of Connie Hagar. The sanctuary was designated as site #1 on the Great Texas Birding Trail. The trail and sanctuary were dedicated by Roger Tory Peterson in 1996.
Erected 2012 by Aransas Pathways and Friends of Connie Hagar.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 28° 0.556′ N, 97° 3.584′ W. Marker is in Rockport, Texas, in Aransas County. Marker is at the intersection of East First Street and South Chruch Street (Texas Highway 70), on the right when traveling west on East First Street. There is a short hiking trail through the property. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Heldenfels Shipyard (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Cedars (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Old Beach Road (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hynes-Balthrope House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mathis House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Baylor-Norvell House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Shipyards in Rockport (approx. 0.9 miles away); Moore House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockport.
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Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2013, by Norman Frank of Rockport, Texas. This page has been viewed 676 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2013, by Norman Frank of Rockport, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.