Magnolia Beach, Texas

Magnolia Beach is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Texas, United States. It is located along the waterfront of Lavaca Bay, southeast of Alamo Beach.^[1] The community is part of the Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The settlement's history dates back to the late 19th century. The word Magnolia was added to the beach name to suggest the beauty of the setting since magnolias grow locally.^[1] Today, Magnolia Beach is a lightly populated, but developing bay front community.

Public education in the community of Magnolia Beach is provided by the Calhoun County Independent School District (CCISD).

References

1 2 "Magnolia Beach, Texas". The Handbook of Texas online. Retrieved 2009-10-22.

External links

U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Magnolia Beach, Texas

Municipalities and communities of Calhoun County, Texas, United States

County seat: Port Lavaca

Cities	Point Comfort Port Lavaca Seadrift

CDP	Port O'Connor

Other unincorporated communities	Alamo Beach Indianola Long Mott Magnolia Beach

Coordinates: 28°33′37″N 96°32′34″W / 28.56028°N 96.54278°W / 28.56028; -96.54278

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