HISTORY

This page does not strictly follow the theme of this web site -- "Around Matagorda Bay". Matagorda Bay's early history was often affected by events on Matagorda Island and other counties along the Texas Coast. All of these were prominent in our struggle to become the great state we are today.

Matagorda County History

Short articles about Matagorda County, a listing and description of historical landmarks in the Matagorda Bay area, a little about the Indians of our area, and information on the hurricanes which were prominent in our history

 

Refugio County History

Information on the early settlement of Refugio County, its Irish immigrants, and its role in Texas History

 

Matagorda Island

Information on the island lighthouse, Civil War information, Indians, and explorers in our early history