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WEBOver 150 years ago, the beacon of the 1872 Bolivar Point Lighthouse guided ships through treacherous waters and welcomed the world to Texas. Today, as we restore this historic landmark, we invite you to become a part of its enduring legacy. Find Out More!
Point Bolivar Light - Wikipedia
WEBPoint Bolivar Light is a historic lighthouse in Port Bolivar, Texas, that was built in 1872 and served until 1933. It survived two hurricanes and was used as a shelter and a film location, but is not open to the public.
Bolivar Point Lighthouse, Texas at Lighthousefriends.com
WEBLearn about the history of Bolivar Point Lighthouse, a 117-foot iron tower on the Bolivar Peninsula near Galveston, Texas. See photos of the lighthouse, its keepers, and its role in the Civil War and hurricanes.
Point Bolivar Light - Bolivar Tourism and Visitors Center
WEBLearn about the Bolivar Lighthouse, built in 1852 and retired in 1933, that guided mariners into port and survived three major storms. See how the lighthouse became a movie set and a Smithsonian exhibit.
History | Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation
WEBLearn about the history of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse, one of the few 19th-century lighthouses on the Gulf Coast and one of only two remaining iron lighthouses in Texas. The lighthouse survived hurricanes, shelling, and the Great Depression, and is now privately owned and in need of restoration.
Bolivar Point Lighthouse | Bolivar Point Light History
WEBMar 5, 2024 · Learn about the history and restoration of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse, a historic beacon on the Texas coast. The lighthouse guided mariners for over a century, survived storms and wars, and now faces a $5 million project to reopen to the public.
Project underway to restore 150-year-old Bolivar Point Lighthouse ...
WEBMay 16, 2023 · The historic Bolivar Peninsula Lighthouse turned 150 years old in November 2022. At 117 feet tall, it guided mariners for 61 years before it was decommissioned in 1993.
Bolivar Point Lighthouse - Explore Lone Star Coastal
WEBOct 27, 2021 · One of the few remaining lighthouses on the Gulf Coast, the Bolivar Point Lighthouse is a living piece of the history of Texas. Built in 1872, the lighthouse shined every day but two until its retirement in 1933.
About the Foundation - Bolivar Point Lighthouse
WEBThis is a historic lighthouse in Port Bolivar, Texas, which was built in 1872. It served for 61 years before being retired in 1933 when its function was replaced by a different light. The current lighthouse is at least the second structure at the site.
Bolivar Point | USLHS Digital Archive
WEBDuring the Great Hurricane of 1900, which leveled the city of Galveston, the Bolivar Point Lighthouse was pounded by the furious wind and waves. Swaying and moaning in the screaming wind, the tower became a refuge for all who could reach its iron door and stairs.