Horseshoe Marsh Bird Sanctuary
Horseshoe Marsh Bird Sanctuary is a nature reserve in Galveston, Texas. Horseshoe Marsh Bird Sanctuary is situated nearby to the village Port Bolivar, as well as near the neighborhood The Biscayne.Places of Interest
Highlights include Point Bolivar Light.
Point Bolivar Light
Lighthouse
Photo: Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Point Bolivar Light is a historic lighthouse in Port Bolivar, Texas, that was built in 1872. It served for 61 years before being retired in 1933, when its function was replaced by a different light.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Port Bolivar.
Port Bolivar
Village
Port Bolivar is an unincorporated community located on the northern shore of the western tip of the Bolivar Peninsula, separated from Galveston Island by the entrance to Galveston Bay.
Horseshoe Marsh Bird Sanctuary
- Type: Nature reserve
- Category: recreation area
- Location: Galveston, Texas, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
29.3821° or 29° 22′ 56″ northLongitude
-94.7552° or 94° 45′ 19″ westOperator
Houston Audubon SocietyOpen location code
76X796JV+RWOpenStreetMap ID
way 1294585400OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=nature_reserve
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as The Biscayne and Beachtown.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department and Port Bolivar Community Park.
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