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Simon Bolivar was born in Caracas on July 24, 1783, then in the general captaincy of Venezuela. He was born a Spanish subject, just as Washington was English by birth. Bolivar's life was dedicated to the independence of the then Spanish colonies, and the dream of Latin American unity. The enterprise cost him his family's fortune and perhaps his life as well.
The dream of a Latin American federation never really materialized, and probably neverwill. At one time, early in his military career, he WAS a Spanish soldier; with the independence movements of 1810 and 1811, that changed.
Today he is known as "The Liberator" ("El Libertador"), and a role model to many of integrity, high morals, and perhaps most of all, of perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds, in order to reach one's goal. Perhaps you would rather call him a Latin American, or Venezuelan, as opposed to a Spanish, soldier. A soldier he was to his death. Bolivar Peninsula was founded in 1820 and is named for a Spanish Soldier, Simon Bolivar, patriot, statesman and liberator of five South American Republics. General Long organized his expedition to Mexico here, leaving his wife at Bolivar Point. She was probably the first white resident of the Peninsula.
In 1872, a lighthouse was erected on Bolivar Point to mark the entrance to the harbor. After operating for 60 years and withstanding both the 1900 storm and the hurricane of 1915, it was closed in 1934.Today, it still stands as a landmark overlooking the harbor.
The Bolivar Peninsula, sandwiches between the Gulf of Mexico on the South and Galveston Bay/Intra coastal Waterway on the north, is situated along the upper Texas coast. Bolivar Peninsula Beaches is Approximately 27 miles of beautiful sandy beaches extend from the ferry landing to High Island along Hwy 87. Bolivar Peninsula is a great place to play, work and retire. Visitors enjoy the traditional beach experience while surfing, wind surfing, swimming, horseback riding, sand castle building or just beach combing. Mild weather, comfortable beach cabins, hotel/motels and unique dining experiences add to a relaxing vacation. Many people find this area a perfect retirement haven. Bolivar Point Lighthouse * Fort Travis Seashore Park Rollover pass the only cut through the Gulf of Mexico to Galveston Bay via the Intra coastal Canal and is noted for excellent fishing.
If you would like to visit Bolivar Peninsula and need to know more about our Oasis on the Gulf of Mexico. Please contact the Bolivar Peninsula Chambers of Commerce at 1-800-386-7863.