To: BigDaddyMac who wrote (1617 ) 6/20/1998 1:10:00 AM From: jhild Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 2849
Well actually Mitchell, I have spent time down on the Bay there myself. I even spent a few summers in Kemah. What a coincidence. I appreciate you recollection of Pasadena as being pretty much as you recall. But before we get carried away here, let's not forget that strictly speaking, Pasadena is in Harris county. Chambers County is across the Bay. Anahuac is an important town there as I am sure that you would agree, if you have ever been in Chambers County itself. I have been in Anahuac. Let me think for a moment, where is it that alligators are often found? It isn't by any chance swamps, bayou basins, or marshlands now is it? Let me quote for your edification some information that I have culled from the Texas On Line site: ANAHUAC General.. The population is 2,014 and the Alt. is 21 First permanent settlement in 1821 when Spanish fortress, established there, was made port of entry for American colonists. Origin of name uncertain; perhaps derived from pre-Aztec Nawatlan tribes, or a later Indian word. Today the seat of Chambers County; serves rice, cattle, seafood, and oil-producing area. Named Alligator Capital of Texas in 1989 by Texas Legislature; boasts more alligators than people. Home of Texas Gatorfest, staged two days each September in Fort Anahuac Park during alligator hunting season. ANAHUAC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE - More than 40 species of birds rest in 24,536 acre marshland on East Bay, about 18 miles southeast. Managed primarily for wintering and migrating waterfowl, the threatened American alligator is also found. Bird checklist has 253 species listed - extra large number because birds flying north across the Gulf of Mexico are eager for first resting place on land. Refuge activities include wildlife observation, birding, photography, waterfowl hunting, fishing, and crabbing. Overnight camping limited both in duration and location. Contact refuge headquarters for directions or information. 409-267-3337 or write P.O. Box 278, Anahuac, Texas 77514texas-on-line.com