Anahuac

Anahuac is a county seat located on the northeast bank of Trinity Bay along the Texas Gulf Coast, surrounded by wetlands and coastal prairies. The city sits at roughly 9 meters elevation and serves as the administrative center for Chambers County.

Mexican military forces established Fort Anahuac in 1830, which became a center of tensions during the period leading to Texas independence. Incidents at the fort in 1832 and 1835 escalated conflicts that eventually sparked the revolution.

The city earned the official designation of Alligator Capital of Texas in 1989, a title celebrated annually through Gatorfest at Fort Anahuac Park. This reflects how local identity connects closely to the wildlife that thrives in the surrounding wetlands.

The Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge with its extensive wetlands is readily accessible and offers opportunities to observe migrating birds and local wildlife. Visitors should expect flat terrain with variable weather conditions, particularly during migration seasons when the area becomes especially active.

The Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1963 and protects one of the most important stopover habitats for migrating birds along the Texas coast. Thousands of birds use the wetlands as a crucial rest point during their journeys between North and South America.

Location: Chambers County

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

GPS coordinates: 29.76833,-94.67889

Latest update: December 14, 2025 05:06