Rockport, TX

About Rockport

• • Farrah Fawcett, iconic actress and model, spent childhood summers in Rockport.
• • The Texas Maritime Museum, dedicated to Texas's rich seafaring history, originated here.
• • The Aransas Bay's oyster shell reefs spurred the lime and cement industries here.
• • Rockport's 'Our Lady of the Gulf' church was built from shellcrete, a local shell-based concrete.
• • Hurricane Harvey in 2017 caused widespread destruction, reshaping the coastline and community.
• • Named for its rock formations, Rockport was established in 1867 and incorporated in 1870.
• • The population is around 10,000, smaller than its peak in the late 19th century.
• • Sitting at only 7 feet above sea level, it is highly vulnerable to storms.
• • Tourism and fishing are the dominant industries, drawing visitors to the coast.
• • A peaceful, artistic vibe permeates the air, inspiring relaxation and creativity.
• • The Houston Astros, an MLB team, won the World Series in 2017, a proud moment for Texans.
• • Rockport-Fulton High School won the 2000 Texas 3A Football State Championship.
• • Aransas Bay, a major estuary, defines Rockport's eastern boundary.
• • The whooping crane, an endangered species, winters in the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge near Rockport.
• • Live oak trees are a dominant feature of the coastal landscape.
• • The Karankawa people inhabited the coastal region around Rockport before European contact.
• • Rockport was devastated by Hurricane Harvey on August 25, 2017.
• • The Aransas County Courthouse, built in 1889, is a notable example of Romanesque Revival architecture.

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