Pass Cavallo (Texas)
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File:Map of Pass Cavallo, Texas, Showing the position of the Rebel fortifications and rifle pits. Surveyed December 1st... - NARA - 305795.jpg
Civil War map Showing the position of the Rebel fortifications and rifle pits
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Pass Cavallo upper right corner
Pass Cavallo, alternately known as Cavallo Pass, is one of five natural water inlets which separate the Gulf of Mexico and Matagorda Bay, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle came ashore in Texas at this point.[2] Matagorda Island Lighthouse was originally built on this site.[3] During the Civil War, Pass Cavallo was a major port of entry and was captured by the Union[4] Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
