Details for Rockport Pilot, The

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5007004327

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Marker Number 4327
Atlas Number 5007004327
Marker Title Rockport Pilot, The
Index Entry Rockport Pilot, The
Address 1002 Wharf Street
City Rockport
County Aransas
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 691518
UTM Northing 3101214
Subject Codes newspapers
Marker Year 1990
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 1002 Wharf Street, Rockport.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text The earliest newspaper in this area was "The Vaquero," published by Charles F. Bailey and Geraldo A. Beeman in St. Mary's in 1868. In 1869 Bailey moved to Rockport and founded "The Transcript," which continued in operation until 1886. Two years later "The Rockport Enterprise" began, and in 1916 it merged with the new "Rockport Pilot." Other local newspapers existed for short periods, but since its beginning "The Pilot" has been the area's primary news source, focusing on Aransas County issues and events. (1990)
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