- Sabine Pass, Port Arthur, Texas
Sabine Pass is a neighborhood of Port Arthur,
Texas ,United States . It lies on the west bank ofSabine Pass , near theLouisiana border.Originally known as Sabine City, the original date of settlement of Sabine Pass is unknown, but is estimated at
1836 . During theAmerican Civil War ,Fort Sabine andFort Griffin were built by the Confederacy to protect the waterway of Sabine Pass and the Sabine River andNeches River , which it leads to.Although the city was formally annexed by Port Arthur in
1978 , Sabine Pass has continued to maintain a separate identity.Hurricanes
Because of the small distance separating Sabine Pass from the
Gulf of Mexico , the city has suffered greatly from numeroushurricane s since its founding. After hurricanes in 1886, 1900, 1915, and the devastatingHurricane Audrey in1957 , economic development moved north from Sabine Pass to the cities of Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Orange, which still dominate the area's economy today.On
September 24 ,2005 ,Hurricane Rita came ashore over Sabine Lake -- the surge from the storm destroyed more than 90% of the structures in Sabine Pass.In September 2008,
Hurricane Ike struck Galveston, but managed to generate the highest surge ever recorded at Sabine Pass. [http://www.srh.noaa.gov/productview.php?pil=PSHLCH]Wildlife Habitats
Sabine Pass is known for its wildlife.
Sea Rim State Park andMcFaddin National Wildlife Refuge lie at the end of Highway 87. The two provide excellent wildlife and especially bird watching venues. Camping on theGulf of Mexico beach at Sea Rim State Park is a popular attraction. However the park suffered extensive damage due toHurricane Rita in 2005.Education
Sabine Pass Independent School District serves the community.Notable people from Sabine Pass
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Pattillo Higgins
* J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper )ee also
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First Battle of Sabine Pass
*Second Battle of Sabine Pass
*Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area External links
*Handbook of Texas|id=SS/hjs2|name=Sabine Pass
* [http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/sea_rim/ -- Sea Rim State Park]
* [http://www.fun365days.com/ Fun365Days.com -- regional tourism web site]
* [http://setx.org/ Partnership of Southeast Texas -- regional economic development site]
*Gnis|1345804|Sabine Pass, Texas
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