For many years Fulton and others petitioned for the railroad to extend their lines to Rockport Texas to provide a second source of transportation and break the Morgan Line's monopoly on the Coastal Bend ports.
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10 Facts About Rockport Texas
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Rockport Texas's economy continued struggling into the early 20th century and took another hit in 1919 when a major hurricane decimated the region.
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Rockport Texas is a popular tourist destination for its access to various forms of marine recreation and attractions such as boating, fishing, duck hunting, waterskiing, swimming, birdwatching, and seafood.
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The Rockport Texas Art Festival, held annually since 1970, is a major event with art exhibitions, auctions, and vendors congregating in the city around the Fourth of July holiday.
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The newest festival taking place in Rockport Texas is the annual Pirate Fest which is in its third year.
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Rockport Texas is home to an aquarium and multiple historic sites such as the Fulton Mansion and the city's heritage district.
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Rockport Texas Beach Park is a large public beach fronting Aransas Bay.
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Almost all of Rockport Texas is served by the Aransas County Independent School District, and the city is home to the Rockport Texas-Fulton High School Pirates.
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Small section of Rockport Texas is in the Aransas Pass Independent School District.
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