Matagorda Island Lighthouse

Matagorda Island Lighthouse, Matagorda Island, Calhoun County, Texas

Built in 1873.

MATAGORDA ISLAND LIGHT

Location: MATAGORDA ISLAND/MATAGORDA BAY
Station Established: 1852
Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1852
Operational? YES
Automated? YES 1959
Deactivated: n/a
Foundation Materials: STONE/BRICK/CONCRETE
Construction Materials: CAST IRON PLATE/BRICK LINING
Tower Shape: CONICAL
Markings/Pattern: BLACK
Relationship to Other Structure: SEPARATE
Original Lens: THIRD ORDER 1852