Port Bolivar

Port Bolivar

Port Bolivar is an unincorporated area located at the end of the Bolivar Peninsula in the U.S. state of Texas within Galveston County and part of the nowrap|Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area.

As of 2000, Port Bolivar had a population of 1,200. [cite web|title=PORT BOLIVAR, TEXAS |publisher=The Handbook of Texas|url=http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/PP/hgp8.html|accessdate=2008-06-20] The town is home to the historic Bolivar Lighthouse, which once guided ships entering Galveston Bay.

Ferry service is provided by the Texas Department of Transportation between Port Bolivar and Galveston, Texas. It will not be running for at least six months due to damage caused by Hurricane Ike.

Education

There is one school, [https://www.edline.net/pages/GISD_Crenshaw_School Crenshaw Elementary and Middle School] , in the area. It is operated by Galveston Independent School District.

Port Bolivar students attend Ball High School in Galveston for high school.
Galveston College serves Port Bolivar.

Community information

The Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services operates the Bolivar Community Center at 1802 Madison. [ [http://www.galvestonparks-seniors.org/locations/ls_overview.asp Facilities Overview] ." "Galveston County Department of Parks and Senior Services".]

Postal service

The United States Postal Service operates the Port Bolivar Post Ofc. at 2500 Broadway Avenue, 77650-0736.

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