Matagorda, Texas During the Civil War

From the Texas State Historical Association.

Matagorda is located near the mouth of the Colorado River. During the Civil War, it was one of eight Texas ports used by blockade-runners to bring guns, munitions, clothing and other supplies into the Confederacy. Cotton was run out in the ships.

The town was bombarded on occasion and local citizens formed several militia groups, including the Matagorda Coast Guards.

The seaport declined after the war.

--Old B-R'er