Crystal Beach, Texas
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Crystal Beach is an unincorporated place in Galveston County, Texas. It includes 27 miles of beach located on the Bolivar Peninsula. It is a popular destination thanks to its permitting of camping and fires, as well as its fishing opportunities. Some fish in the surf, while others take advantage of Rollover Fish Pass or the rocks of the North Jetty.
Of some fame and history is the Point Bolivar lighthouse, which was built in 1872. Its keeper reportedly saved the lives of 125 people during the Galveston Hurricane of 1900. Old Fort Travis, on the western end of the peninsula, has protected locals from several powerful hurricanes since its dismantling in 1949.
Local "road to nowhere" Highway 87 used to run all the way through to Port Arthur, Texas and beyond.
Crystal Beach is served by the Bolivar Chamber of Commerce The official source for business, tourism and government information for the Bolivar Peninsula.
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[edit] Trivia
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- The 1968 movie My Sweet Charlie was filmed at the Point Bolivar lighthouse.
- [1]The pass is named for the practice of ship captains from the days of Spanish rule through prohibition, who, to avoid the Galveston customs station, rolled barrels of import or export merchandise over that part of the peninsula.
[edit] Education
Crystal Beach residents are zoned to Galveston Independent School District schools.
Residents attend Crenshaw Elementary and Middle School for grades Kindergarten through 8. Residents attend Ball High School in Galveston.
Galveston College also serves Bolivar Peninsula.
[edit] Community information
The Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services operates the Joe Faggert Community Center at 1760 State Highway 87.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Crystal Beach, Texas-Resort community on the Gulf of Mexico
- ^ Facilities Overview." Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services.
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