PORTLAND

Population 12,950

Altitude 40

General

Located in southeastern San Patricio County on a bluff overlooking Nueces and Corpus Christi Bays. The town was a dream of John G. Willacy who effectively merged the New England Land Co. of Portland, Maine, New England Real Estate Co., and the Portland Harbor and Improvement Co. of Wichita, Kansas, into working unit and purchased 1,920 acres of land from Coleman-Fulton Pasture Co. in 1891. Post office authorized on March 9,1891; incorporated n 1949. The city forms an almost perfect triangle with Portland, Maine, and Portland, Oregon.

Attractions

• INDIAN POINT PARK AND PIER - This 55 acre city park attracts both nature lovers and anglers. 720 foot pier with 280 foot "T"-head over Corpus Christi Bay featuring some of the best saltwater fishing grounds in the Coastal Bend. Two raised boardwalks extend more than one thousand feet into the wetlands; home to 36 bird species, 33 sea creatures, and 35 plant species, several listed as endangered. Wade fishing area, picnic area. Concession building with restaurant, rest rooms, live bait and other fishing necessities (512-6435483). Admission to pier; no fee for use of the park. Open 24 hours. Located on U.S. 181, northbound side. 512-643-6501.

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