Pass Cavallo (Texas)

Civil War map Showing the position of the Rebel fortifications and rifle pits

Pass Cavallo upper right corner

Pass Cavallo, alternately known as Cavallo Pass, is one of five natural water inlets which separate the Gulf of Mexico and Matagorda Bay, in the U.S. state of Texas.^[1] René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle came ashore in Texas at this point.^[2] Matagorda Island Lighthouse was originally built on this site.^[3] During the Civil War, Pass Cavallo was a major port of entry and was captured by the Union^[4] Coordinates: 28°23′N 96°24′W / 28.383°N 96.400°W / 28.383; -96.400

References[]

^ "Matagorda Bay". Texas A & M University, Corpus Christi. Archived from the original on 24 September 2010. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
^ Sorrells, Colby (2009). Flyfishers Guide to Texas Golf Coast. Wilderness Adventures Press. p. 131. ISBN 978-1-932098-66-2.
^ "Matagorda Island Lighthouse". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
^ Underwood, Rodman L (2008). Waters of Discord: The Union Blockade of Texas During the Civil War. McFarland. pp. 7, 78, 79. ISBN 978-0-7864-3776-4.

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