Details for Point Bolivar

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5167007544

Data

Marker Number 7544
Atlas Number 5167007544
Marker Title Point Bolivar
Index Entry Point Bolivar
Address
City Port Bolivar
County Galveston
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 328617
UTM Northing 3250035
Subject Codes water topics
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location at foot of old lighthouse
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 1936 Centennial Marker
Marker Text Headquarters for Long's Expedition which attempted to free Texas from Spanish rule in 1819. Named in honor of Simon Bolivar (1783-1830), leader in the Spanish-American War for independence. Here Mrs. Long and a small group remained until news of her husband's death came in 1822. A light house was erected here by the Republic of Texas.

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