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Reflecting On The Past
Rockport was named for the rock ledge underlying its shore and was founded just after the Civil War. Rockport was incorporated as a town in 1870 and as a city in 1871, the year Aransas County was demarked from Refugio County.
During the 1880s boatbuilding and fishing began to develop as important industries in Rockport. Tourism and the resort trade also blossomed, particularly after the railroad came into town.
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Growth Of Rockport
The population of Rockport grew steadily over the years. In 1914 the town had a reported population of 1,382. By the early 1940s the number of residents had increased to 1,729, and the town had sixty-five businesses. In 1970 the reported population was 3,900, and the businesses numbered 150. In 1980 the population was 3,686, and in 1986 it was estimated at 5,120. (2005 estimations put the population over 9,000.)
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Charm Of The Texas Coast
Vacationers and residents alike fish, swim, watch birds, relax, visit the wildlife refuges, and enjoy other attractions like Goose Island, the Fulton Mansion, the annual Rockport Art Festival in July, Seafair in October, and the Rockport Art Center, which provides gallery space for the many artists who live in the area.
information from
The Handbook of Texas Online
& City-Data.com
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