It served as a shelter for 120 people during the Galveston Hurricane of 1900; and was accidentally damaged due to target practice from a shore battery in 1917.
It was retired from service in 1930.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Bolivar Point Lighthouse, Texas
This historic lighthouse was first proposed by the Republic of Texas, but finished in 1851 after Texas joined the Union. It was located on the eastern part of Galveston Island, and away from other places.
It served as a shelter for 120 people during the Galveston Hurricane of 1900; and was accidentally damaged due to target practice from a shore battery in 1917.
It was retired from service in 1930.
It served as a shelter for 120 people during the Galveston Hurricane of 1900; and was accidentally damaged due to target practice from a shore battery in 1917.
It was retired from service in 1930.
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