Port Isabel Museums

Col. W. N. Linton would go on to become a US Deputy Marshal for the southern district of Texas at Brownsville. He was from east Texas. March 30, 1895, he reports "rapid progress on light house repairs".

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! PIISD has benefitted from the guidance and nurturing efforts of teachers and administrators for well over a century! This article from the Brownsville Herald in May 13, 1895 (131 years ago) shows that PIISD Principal Linton would be spending his summer holiday in Brownsville! The last day of school in 1895 was May 10. Congratulations to all graduates between 1895 & 2026!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Port Isabel Historical Museum and the historic Charles Champion building! Closed on Thanksgiving Day, reopening on Friday 11/28. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more Port Isabel history visit the Port Isabel Historical Museum. 317 E. Railroad Ave. Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

1889, Pt. Isabel seeks incorporation to create a school! 136 years ago, education was so important to Port Isabel that this letter was drafted on August 12, 1889!

The State of Texas County of Cameron an election having been held at the town of Pt. Isabel on the 12th day of Aug. AD 1889 to determine whether said town shall be incorporated for Public School purposes only and the returns thereof showing a majority of the vote cast at said elect in favor of incorporation. It is now hereby ordered that said town is incorporated for school purposes only.
Witness my hand this 22nd day of August AD 1889.
E. Forto Co. Judge

On this day an election for 5 school trustees has been ordered at the Town of Point Isabel to take place on the 30th day of Sept AD 1889 and AG Deer has been appointed presiding officer.

Witness my hand this 17th day of Sept. AD 1889.
E. Forto Co. Judge