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
Inscription.
The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad in Rockport. . 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.
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.)
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 at or near this postal address: 105 S Magnolia St, 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. Richard Henry Wood House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Rockport Pilot (about 400 feet away);
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 898 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
