Lighthouse · Galveston, Texas
Point Bolivar Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1872 and no longer serves as a light for ships. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is privately owned and not open to the public.
Open in the viewer from Bolivar ferry landing →
Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1872 |
| Position | 29.3668°N, 94.7670°W |
| From Bolivar ferry landing | 920 m (3,019 ft), bearing 80° E |
| Source | OpenStreetMap; National Register 77001445 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Bolivar ferry landing, 920 m (3,019 ft) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.