Constructed in 1858, this three-story hexagonal lighthouse was originally located in Matagorda Bay, at the southern tip of Half Moon reef. The beacon served as an aid to ships trading in Port Lavaca and the nearby town of Indianola (14 mi. SE). During the Civil War the light was disabled by Confederate troops in an attempt to disrupt federal efforts to capture southern blockade runners. The lighthouse was restored to full operation in 1868 and remained in service until 1943 when it was moved to Point Comfort (7 mi. NE). It was relocated here in 1979. (1980)
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| StoppingPoints.com Editorial on Half Moon Reef Lighthouse: | The Half-Moon Reef Lighthouse is known as a screw-pile lighthouse type light house, standing on piles which are screwed into sandy/muddy sea or river bottoms.
The National Park Service description of the Half Moon Reef Lighthouse: Partially destroyed in 1942 storm; originally offshore on Half Moon Reef in Matagorda Bay; moved to a park and restored by historical commission 1980; flashing electric bulb in lantern. |
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Half Moon Reef Lighthouse Historical Marker Location Map, Port Lavaca, Texas
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