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April 12, 2016 in General

Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

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Useful resource.  Visitor center can provide information and maps of the area. Event calendars.   Open Mon-Friday 8 am till 5 pm. phone: (361) 729-6445   [map] [pin center="1" descriptio ...

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April 12, 2016 in History

Site of one of the homes of James Power

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Born in Ireland, 1789; Died in Live Oak Point, Texas, 1852. With James Hewetson, he was granted authority January 11, 1828 to settle 200 families in Texas. Served Texas under three flags as empresario ...

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April 12, 2016 in History

Aransas County

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Marker Number 179 Created out of the coastal portion of Refugio County in 1871, Aransas County is the second smallest county in Texas. Within its boundaries are three bays of the Gulf of Mexico: Copan ...

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April 12, 2016 in History

Port Bay Hunting and Fishing Club

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Danish native Andrew Sorenson (1864-1941), established a reputation as a hunting and fishing guide in this area in the early 20th century. He bought 240 acres of land (.5 mi. W) in 1909 and in 1912 in ...

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April 12, 2016 in History

Connie Hagar

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(June 14, 1886 – November 29, 1973) Born Conger Neblett in Corsicana, and married to Jack Hagar in 1926, Connie Hagar received early training as a musician. She and her sister became interested in bir ...

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April 12, 2016 in History

Zachary Taylor Arboretum Park

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In July 1845 President James K. Polk directed General Zachary Taylor to deploy into disputed territory in Texas, on or near the Rio Grande near Mexico. Taylor chose a spot at Corpus Christi, and his A ...

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