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The
public boat ramp in Point Comfort
TE photo, 2001 |
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History
in a Pecan Shell
Point Comfort is a recent arrival on the Texas town
scene, despite its location on Lavaca Bay. It was the third
town to be incorporated in Calhoun
County and that only happened in July of 1953. The main
shopping district of Point Comfort has a distinct 1950s appearance
and could very well become a future example of a multi-store commercial
strip. Even though the stores now serve other businesses, it's easy
to see the anchor store was a grocery.
It was
a planned community from the very beginning and the plans included
a library and pool. Although it's proximity to the Alcoa Plant
gives it the appearance of a company town, the plant and chemical
companies came years later. The neighborhoods have houses that perfectly
match the neighborhoods of SE Houston
and Pasadena.
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The
Alcoa Plant at Point Comfort
TE photo, 2001 |
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amenities of Point Comfort do not appear overtaxed. There's always
room at the pool and boat ramp and Port
Lavaca is just a short drive across the causeway. |
Hydrant
TE photo |
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Texas, asks that anyone wishing to share their local history, stories,
landmarks and recent or vintage photos, please contact
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