Bruce K.
Yelp
Built in 1872 and retired in 1933, the current lighthouses is the second structure at the sight. The first one had been built n 1852 but was destroyed during the Civil War so that it could not be used by Union warships. This new lighthouses is a survivor, having made it through the hurricanes of 1900, 1915, Alicia in 1983 and Ike in 2006. It was used as a shelter during some storms, which sounds like an adventure.
The lighthouses IS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY and is now privately owned. There is a foundation working to restore and repair the lighthouse. It can be viewed from the road so please don't trespass.
[Review 890 of 2024 - 645 in Texas - 21919 overall]