Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse, Maritime beacon in Port Lavaca, Texas, US
The wooden hexagonal lighthouse stands on seven iron piles, featuring a distinctive red glass chimney that marks the entrance to Matagorda Bay.
Constructed in 1858 on Halfmoon Reef, this navigational aid remained inactive during the Civil War until resuming operations in February 1868.
The lighthouse accommodated keeper families, including couples who maintained the structure while raising children in this maritime setting.
Visitors can find the relocated lighthouse at the intersection of Broadway Street and Highway 35 in Port Lavaca, next to Bauer Community Center.
The structure survived the devastating 1875 hurricane that destroyed two similar lighthouses in the area, making it the last screwpile lighthouse in Texas.
Location: Calhoun County
GPS coordinates: 28.63690,-96.61730
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:50
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