Historical markers can be found on many of the highways and byways throughout the state. These markers commemorate diverse topics in Texas past, including historical settlements, symbolic buildings, military sites, and important individuals. We have all seen them, but do we take the time to stop and read the story? On Bolivar, there are several historical markers that tell part of the rich history of the peninsula. Starting at Fort Travis and ending in High Island, you can find 11 of these markers. Some day, take the time to drive along the highway and visit each one. You will surely enrich your historical knowledge of the area.
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Point Bolivar
On the grounds of the lighthouse
[not accessible by the public]
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Fort Travis
On the grounds of Fort Travis
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Bolivar Point
At the Jane Long Memorial
near the entrance to Fort Travis
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Jane Long
At the Jane Long Memorial
near the entrance to Fort Travis
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Port Bolivar
Relocated to the Port Bolivar
Cemetery after Ike
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Port Bolivar Cemetery
On the grounds of
the Port Bolivar Cemetery
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Crenshaw Family Cemetery
On the grounds of
Crenshaw School
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The Breakers
On Hwy 87, approx
1.5 miles west of Rollover
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Rollover Fish Pass
Original Rollover Fish Pass Marker
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Rollover Pass
All that remains of the marker
damaged by Hurricane Ike
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Charles Cronea
Jean Laffite's cabin boy
buried in High Island Cemetery
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High Island
At the roadside park, off
Hwy 124 in High Island
Posted in 
FEMA paid $1900.00 to the Texas Historical Commission years ago for replacement of the marker at Rollover Pass, Number 1766. THC gave the money to Galveston Historical Commission to complete the task.
Galveston Historical Commission wants to rewrite history and change the wording on the marker. The excuse is, there is a new foundry and the font size is different. Waaahhh!! So get a different foundry.
So why isn’t Galveston County, so arrogant that they take millions of dollars from the state to ruin the same historical area, making sure this task is complete?