Historic Shellcrete Square

Between 1935 and 1939, the Texas Highway Department constructed several roadside parks along Highway 35 in Aransas County on land donated by local residents including Mrs. J.L. Bell, Harry Hertzberg, Mrs. Eli Hertzberg, Joe S. Sheldon, Arnold K. Sheldon, Harry Traylor, and W.W. Wendell. One of these parks overlooked a spectacular lake now referred to as Tule Creek West, and by 1952 it had been renovated. Residents and tourists in Aransas County widely used these parks to relax and enjoy the live oaks and the lake. This particular park featured a shellcrete entry and a round shellcrete flowerbed that can still be seen. The use of shellcrete in construction formed part of Aransas County's history and reflected the inventive spirit of its founding families. The City of Rockport acquired this acreage in 2009 to restore the natural area for visitors.

Rockport, Texas · United States