Organization	Sabine Pass Battleground State Historical Park
Category	Educational Parks
Description	Sabine Pass Battleground State Historical Park is a 57.6-acre park located in Jefferson County, During the Civil War, Sabine Pass became a major center for the shipment and trade of cotton in exchange for vital supplies, arms, and medicine for the Confederate Army. Union ships attempted to blockade harbors and disrupt shipments along the Gulf Coast. Lt. Richard W. Dowling, with a small Confederate force, repelled an attempted 1863 invasion of Texas by Union naval gunboats convoying Union soldiers at Sabine Pass near Port Arthur during the Civil War. This small but determined band won their place of honor in Texas and Civil War History. Activities include camping, picnicking, fishing, and sight-seeing.
Events and Traditions	Dick Dowling Days, a living history reenactment, is held every year around September 8.
Classes and Workshops	unavailable
Additional Information	unavailable
Web Address	www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/sabine/sabine.htm
Contact
Phone	409-971-2451
Email
Address	Sabine Pass Battleground State Historical Park c/o Sea Rim State Park P.O. Box 1066 Sabine Pass, TX 77655