Point Isabel Lighthouse, Historic lighthouse in Port Isabel, Texas.
The Point Isabel Lighthouse rises 17 meters above the Texas coastline, marking the entrance to the shipping channels leading to Port Isabel Harbor.
Built in 1852 to guide ships through Brazos Santiago Pass, the lighthouse played a strategic role during the Civil War as an observation post.
The structure stands as a testament to Texas maritime heritage, representing centuries of navigation, trade, and coastal development along the Gulf of Mexico.
Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse for panoramic views of the Gulf Coast, South Padre Island, and the Laguna Madre waters.
The lighthouse received a third-order Fresnel lens in 1857 and remained operational until 1905, before being restored and relit as a private aid in 2018.
Location: Port Isabel
Location: Cameron County
Inception: 1852
Height: 17 m
Address: Off TX 100
GPS coordinates: 26.07778,-97.20750
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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