Point Bolivar Lighthouse

Bolivar Peninsula, TX · Lighthouses

According to legend, the keepers son killed his family now he haunts the grounds trying to find his dead parents. this 116 foot black lighthouse was built in 1872 but is no longer in use. (Submitted by Nathaniel)

Geographic Information

Address
Lighthouse
Port Bolivar, TX 77650
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GPS
29.3672908, -94.7667873
County
Galveston County County, Texas
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Is Point Bolivar Lighthouse really haunted?
Visitors rate Point Bolivar Lighthouse at 55.6 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 3 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Point Bolivar Lighthouse located?
The address is Lighthouse, Port Bolivar, TX 77650. GPS coordinates: 29.3672908, -94.7667873.
What kind of haunted place is Point Bolivar Lighthouse?
Point Bolivar Lighthouse is listed under Lighthouses in our Texas section.
What is the nearest town to Point Bolivar Lighthouse?
Galveston, TX is the closest town, about 4.9 miles away, with Texas City (8.3 mi.) and Bayou Vista (10.7 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (3)

  • Anon |

    A shadowy figure has been seen in the light room and on the property especially on foggy nights and mornings. This is most likely the former light keeper, Harry Claiborne, keeping his light house in tip top shape and lighting the way for all those in need. The lighthouse itself is known to shine bright with an eerie glow during stormy or foggy times even when electricity is out.

  • L Jordan |

    It’s haunted by the souls form the great storm. Never heard anything about his son killing them. I don’t think that happened.

  • Paul Hicks |

    It looks about the same as the previous pictures it's on private property and has signs posted with no trespassing so I have to take photos from the road across the street. still, it's a kewl place to view and take pictures.

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