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The sturdy lighthouse tower at Port Isabel has survived war damage, coastal storms, and years of abandonment. Built in 1853 on the grounds of a military depot left after the war with Mexico, the lighthouse was also a strategic prize for Confederate and Federal troops during the American Civil War.
During the last half of the 19th century, its light projected 15 miles out to sea to help guide ships to the safety of the Brazos Santiago harbor.
Since 1952, it has been the focal point of a state park.
It stands today as a well known landmark for the recreational industry of Port Isabel
...from Texas Parks and Wildlife signage at the lighthouse.
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