Point Bolivar Lighthouse
Texas
Point Bolivar Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Texas, first lit in 1855. Its official name is Point Bolivar Light. It was deactivated in 1933. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Fort Point Lighthouse, 2.1 mi away. It is on private property and not open to the public.
Point Bolivar Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Private, not open
First lit
1855
Deactivated 1933
Official name
Point Bolivar Light
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Point Bolivar Lighthouse
Point Bolivar Light is a historic lighthouse in Port Bolivar, Texas, that was built in 1872. It served for 61 years before being retired in 1933, when its function was replaced by a different light.
Point Bolivar Lighthouse sits at 29.3666, -94.7672 in Texas. The closest other lighthouses are Fort Point Lighthouse (2.1 mi), Sabine Pass Lighthouse (60 mi) and Sabine Bank Lighthouse (63 mi). Texas has 7 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Point Bolivar Lighthouse
Point Bolivar Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public. You may still be able to see it from a public road, beach or boat.
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Questions about Point Bolivar Lighthouse
Where is Point Bolivar Lighthouse?
Point Bolivar Lighthouse is in Texas, at 29.3666, -94.7672. The nearest other lighthouse is Fort Point Lighthouse, 2.1 mi away.
Can you visit Point Bolivar Lighthouse?
No. Point Bolivar Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public.
When was Point Bolivar Lighthouse built?
Point Bolivar Lighthouse was first lit in 1855. It was deactivated in 1933.
What lighthouses are near Point Bolivar Lighthouse?
The closest are Fort Point Lighthouse (2.1 mi), Sabine Pass Lighthouse (60 mi) and Sabine Bank Lighthouse (63 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Point Bolivar Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.