Matagorda Island Lighthouse
Texas
Matagorda Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Texas, first lit in 1852. Its official name is Matagorda Island Light. The tower stands 79 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1995. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse, 24 mi away.
Matagorda Island Lighthouse at a glance
First lit
1852
Deactivated 1995
Tower height
79 ft
Light 90 ft above water
Official name
Matagorda Island Light
Built of
Cast iron
About Matagorda Island Lighthouse
The Matagorda Island Light is located on Matagorda Island in Calhoun County, in the U.S. state of Texas. Once under the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard, the lighthouse is now managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Matagorda Island Lighthouse sits at 28.3379, -96.4241 in Texas. The closest other lighthouses are Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse (24 mi), Aransas Pass Lighthouse (51 mi) and Fort Point Lighthouse (122 mi). Texas has 7 lighthouses in all.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Matagorda Island Lighthouse
Where is Matagorda Island Lighthouse?
Matagorda Island Lighthouse is in Texas, at 28.3379, -96.4241. The nearest other lighthouse is Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse, 24 mi away.
When was Matagorda Island Lighthouse built?
Matagorda Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1852. It was deactivated in 1995.
How tall is Matagorda Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 79 feet (24 m) tall, and its light sits 90 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Matagorda Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse (24 mi), Aransas Pass Lighthouse (51 mi) and Fort Point Lighthouse (122 mi).
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