Spoil Island
Spoil Island is a breakwater in Nueces, Texas. Spoil Island is situated nearby to Bayside Park, as well as near the government office Port of Corpus Christi: Engineering Services, Harbormaster’s Office.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include USS Lexington and Hilliard Center.
USS Lexington
Museum
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USS Lexington is an Essex-class aircraft carrier built during World War II for the United States Navy. Originally intended to be named Cabot, the new aircraft carrier was renamed while under construction to commemorate the recently lost USS Lexington , becoming the sixth U.S. Navy ship to bear the name in honor of the Battle of Lexington. USS Lexington is situated 3,200 feet north of Spoil Island.
Hilliard Center
Stadium
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The Hilliard Center is an entertainment complex located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The complex consists of an auditorium, convention center and arena. The facility hosts numerous conventions, trade shows, exhibitions, live performances and sporting events. Hilliard Center is situated 1,700 feet west of Spoil Island.
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Museum
The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History is a science and history museum in Corpus Christi, Texas, near Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge and the waterfront. Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History is situated 2,600 feet northwest of Spoil Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi
Photo: Terry Ross, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Corpus Christi is Texas's largest coastal city and the gateway to Padre Island. While Corpus Christi isn't on the way to much of anything except itself, it offers enough to fill a visit in its own right, or a multi-day trip from San Antonio, Austin, or Houston.
Spoil Island
- Type: Breakwater
- Description: island in Nueces County, Texas, United States
- Category: island
- Location: Nueces, Texas, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
27.80615° or 27° 48′ 22″ northLongitude
-97.3885° or 97° 23′ 19″ westOpen location code
76V4RJ46+FHOpenStreetMap ID
way 83277491OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=breakwaterWikidata ID
Q31830942
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In Other Languages
“Spoil Island” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Spoil Island”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bayside Park and Port of Corpus Christi: Engineering Services, Harbormaster’s Office.
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