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POINT COMFORT, TEXAS

Calhoun County, Texas Gulf Coast

28°40'34"N 96°33'32"W (28.676078, -96.558750)

Hwy 35 and FM 1593
East side of Lavaca Bay
7 miles NE of Port Lavaca the county seat
23 miles W of Palacios
ZIP code 77978
Area code 361
Population: 677 Est. (2019)
737 (2010) 781 (2000) 956 (1990)

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Texas gulf coast boat ramp
The public boat ramp in Point Comfort
TE photo, 2001

History in a Pecan Shell

Point Comfort is a recent arrival on the Texas town scene, despite its location on Lavaca Bay. It was the third town to be incorporated in Calhoun County and that only happened in July of 1953. The main shopping district of Point Comfort has a distinct 1950s appearance and could very well become a future example of a multi-store commercial strip. Even though the stores now serve other businesses, it's easy to see the anchor store was a grocery.

It was a planned community from the very beginning and the plans included a library and pool. Although it's proximity to the Alcoa Plant gives it the appearance of a company town, the plant and chemical companies came years later. The neighborhoods have houses that perfectly match the neighborhoods of SE Houston and Pasadena.


Alcoa Plant at Point Comfort Texas
Alcoa Plant and truck n Point Comfort
The Alcoa Plant at Point Comfort
TE photo, 2001
The amenities of Point Comfort do not appear overtaxed. There's always room at the pool and boat ramp and Port Lavaca is just a short drive across the causeway.
A hydrant in Point Comfort
Hydrant
TE photo

Calhoun  County Texas 1920s map
Calhoun County 1920s map showing Lavaca Bay and Port Lavaca
From Texas state map #10749

Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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Point Comfort, Texas Nearby Towns:
Port Lavaca the county seat
Olivia | Port Alto | Victoria

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