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" Sea Rim State Park-With a 5.2-mile coastline and 15,109 acres of marsh-
land, the park offers a variety of recreational opportunities. From the visitors
center, a boardwalk nature trail acquaints the visitor with marsh ecology.
Boat trails provide access to the marsh. Camping in designated areas (with
hookups), along beach, or on platforms in marsh area. Abundant wildlife.
Fishing, swimming. On Texas 87, 14 miles southwest. Admission.
White Haven-Victorian elegance fills this Southern Greek Revival
mansion in the city's Historical District. Porcelains from the 18th and 19th
Centuries, unique candelabra from Persia, historic furniture pieces. Open for
tours Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., and most weekends. 2545 Lakeshore Dr.
Donations.
T PORT ISABEL-ee LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY SECTION,
Page 80.
PORTLAND-See CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE COASTAL BEND
SECTION, Page 23.PORT LAVACA
A Pop. 11,209Alt. 19
Map T-19
General-Seat of Calhoun County, on a
bluff overlooking Lavaca Bay; important
center for commercial and pleasure fishing,
ranching and agriculture; port facilities and
diversified industries. Miles of nearby
swimming beaches, abundant bait and tackle shops, boat ramps. Waterfowl
hunting during season.
Calhoun County Museum-Relics, artifacts and mementos of early days in
area. Housed in courthouse annex. Open Mon. - Fri. 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. 201 W.
N Austin St.
Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse-Established 1858 on Matagorda Bay. Kept
dark during War Between the States for benefit of blockade runners, was
U reactivated in 1868. Severely damaged in 1942 hurricane, but keeper kept
Redfish caught in Gulf of Mexico near Port Lavaca
R.light operating. Condemned following storm and moved in 1943 from loca-
tion on WW II bombing range to Point Comfort. Moved again in 1979 to site
next to chamber of commerce, Texas 35 Bypass near causeway.
Indianola County Historic Park-At site of old Indianola town. Down
through history many ghost towns have dotted the Texas landscape, but
none lived longer, thrived more successfully-nor died more tragically than
Indianola on Matagorda/Lavaca Bays. For details, see INDIANOLA.
Picnicking, fishing, boat ramp, camping (with hookups); 13 miles southeast
via Texas 238 and 316.
La Salle Monument-Erected at site of Indianola to commemorate where
La Salle is thought to have first landed in Texas in 1685. Entire memorial is of
Kingsland pink granite, 22 feet in height. Highway rest area is adjacent to
monument; about 14 miles south on Texas 316. (See INDIANOLA.)
Port Lavaca Causeway State Recreation Park-Old highway cause-
way, replaced by modern span, now popular lighted fishing pier extending
3,202 feet into Lavaca Bay. Swimming, boating and saltwater fishing.
Facilities include snack bar, bait stand and rest rooms. Port Lavaca City Park
at base of pier has boat ramp, picnicking and recreational vehicle facilities.
Fee for pier use. Alongside Texas 35 causeway.
PORT MANSFIELD-See LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY SECTION,
Page 82.PORT O'CONNOR
Pop. 1,147Alt. 15
Map P-19
General-Closely tied to the sea, the town is
home port to commercial fishing and shrimp
boats, plus charter boats and a fishing pier.
A wide variety of sea birds draws birders to
this colorful community. The coastline and
bays were first mapped by Alanzo de Pinada in 1519; he called the mainland
"Amichel"-the earliest recorded designation of what was to become Texas.
Matagorda Island State Park and Wildlife Management Area-For
several years, beginning in 1942, a portion of Matagorda Island was used for
practice bombing by the U.S. Air Force. Now, as a state park, the 7,325-acre
area has largely returned to its natural state as a haven for migratory water
fowl and deer. The park is seven miles south of Port O'Connor, separated
from the mainland by Espirito Santo and San Antonio Bays. Facilities include
primitive beach campsites, dockside campsites, pit toilets and outdoor show-
ers. Picnicking, camping, fishing, boating, swimming, beachcombing, and
nature study. Birding is very popular; more than 300 species of migratory
birds have been spotted here. Among most noted birds that migrate to the
island are whooping cranes, which spend winter on portions of the island
across from Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Accessible only by charter or
private boat.POST
Pop. 3,822
I.0'=IAlt. 2,590
Map H-10
General-Seat of Garza County, named for
C.W. Post, cereal manufacturer who founded
town in 1907 to demonstrate his economicideas. Town designed to be center of a
community of farmers who owned their own
land and homes in region of giant ranches. All supplies were first brought
in by mule train from nearest railhead, Big Spring, some 70 miles away.
Between 1910-1913, city was scene of perhaps most elaborate series of
experiments in rainmaking ever undertaken in U.S. Explosives were
detonated in the atmosphere at timed intervals. Unfortunately, rainfall
records do not indicate success. Post is at foot of majestic Cap Rock,
southeastern edge of the Great Plains of the U.S.
Historic Main Street lined with unique gift and clothing stores, restored
historic buildings. Details about city attractions at local chamber of com-
merce, 106 S. Broadway St.
Post lies on U.S. 84, a segment of the Ports to Plains Highway connecting
the state's heartland to coastal ports.
Algerita Art Center-Features local and area artists works in the restored
Algerita Hotel. Open afternoons. 129 East Main.
City-County Park-Small lake for fishing; swimming pool, walking trail
and picnic areas. At south edge of city on U.S. 84.194
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