Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site
Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site, Civil War battlefield in Port Arthur, United States.
The Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site spans 58 acres at the point where the Sabine River meets the Gulf of Mexico in Texas.
Confederate Lieutenant Richard Dowling and 46 men successfully defended this strategic position against Union forces in September 1863, preventing further military advancement into Texas.
The site features educational exhibits, a scale model of the Civil War fort, and monuments dedicated to both Confederate defenders and Union casualties.
Visitors can access the battlefield daily from 8:00 to 17:00, with entry fees of 5 dollars per vehicle and RV camping spots available with 50-amp hookups.
The location served as a United States Army coastal artillery battery during World War II, with original munitions magazines still present on the grounds.
Location: Jefferson County
Operator: Texas Historical Commission
Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00
Phone: +15124637948
Email: sabine-pass-bg@thc.texas.gov
Website: https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/sabine-pass-battleground-state-historic-site
GPS coordinates: 29.73200,-93.87400
Latest update: July 25, 2025 06:10
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