Established 1858 on Matagorda Bay, kept inactive during the Civil War for the benefit blockade runners, and reactivated in 1868. Severely damaged in 1942 hurricane, but kept light on, condemned following a 1943 storm and moved to Point Comfort. Moved again in 1979 to present site next to the chamber of commerce.
Location:
TX 35, Port Lavaca Texas
Other History nearby:
(Port Lavaca) Calhoun County Museum
(Fannin) Fannin Battleground State Historic Site
(Port Lavaca) Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse
(Port Lavaca) LaSalle Monument
(Victoria) McNamara House
(Goliad) Mission Espiritu Santo de Zuniga
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04/25 Coming to The Port Lavaca area
Pearland Crawfish Festival Pearland TX April5-7 Great crawfish, food, music, and fun.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
Great Texas Mosquito Festival Clute TX July25-27 Many booths with a variety of foods, along with arts and crafts and more. The carnival provides three days of fun for children and adults.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival Houston TX September21-22 The Houston Hot Sauce Festival, conducted in September, showcases everything from sauce, salsa and spices to jams, jellies and pickles. The festival also features cooking demonstrations and on stage entertainment.
Houston Italian Festival Houston TX October10-13 Fiesta Italiana! Bringing Italian culture to life.
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