Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse

Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse (HMZVZ)

Location: Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Calhoun County
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Country: United States of America
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N 28° 38.227', W 96° 37.059'

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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.
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HM NumberHMZVZ
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Year Placed1980
Placed ByTexas Historical Commisson
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Date Added Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at 3:46am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 732883 N 3170103
Decimal Degrees28.63711667, -96.61765000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 28° 38.227', W 96° 37.059'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds28° 38' 13.62" N, 96° 37' 3.54" W
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Area Code(s)361
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 150 Smith Rd, Port Lavaca TX 77979, US
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