Historic Site

Sabine Pass Battleground Is a State Historic Site Run by the THC

Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site marks where 47 Confederate soldiers turned back a Union invasion in September 1863. The Texas Historical Commission has managed it since 2008.

Jefferson County History & Culture

The site is near Sabine Pass in Jefferson County. It marks the spot where 47 Confederate soldiers stopped a Union invasion in September 1863. The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has run it since January 2008. Before that, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department managed it.

The grounds hold a bronze statue of Lt. Dick Dowling and a memorial to Union casualties. The property also has four historic munitions magazines left over from its use as a coastal artillery battery in World War II.

Eight THC historical markers on the site were damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008. They were later restored and put back in place.

Check thc.texas.gov for visiting hours and access information.

Source to confirm: Texas Historical Commission — Sabine Pass Battleground

More Jefferson County notes

Property Tax Basics

Jefferson County Has Two Separate Property Tax Offices

The Jefferson County Appraisal District sets your property value, while the Tax Assessor-Collector handles billing and payment — these are two different offices with different phone numbers.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill

Texas law requires school districts to subtract $140,000 from your home's taxable value if it is your primary residence — you apply through the Jefferson County Appraisal District.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Qualifying agricultural land in Jefferson County can be appraised on what it produces rather than what it would sell for, which usually means a much lower tax bill.

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Coastal Windstorm Coverage

Jefferson County Requires Special Windstorm Insurance

Jefferson County is a first-tier coastal county. Standard home insurance often does not cover wind and hail here. You may need a separate policy through TWIA.

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