Marker Inscription
Danish native Andrew Sorenson (1864-1941), established a reputation as a hunting and fishing guide in this area in the early 20th century. He bought 240 acres of land (.5 mi. W) in 1909 and in 1912 incorporated the private Port Bay Hunting and Fishing Club. Charter members included prominent citizens from Texas and the U.S. Adjacent waters teem with ducks and geese in season. Despite hurricane damage to club structures over the years and a reduction in size to 46 acres of land, the club continues to attract members who embrace the traditions of conservation and sportsmanship. (1991)
About this site
Port Bay Hunting and Fishing Club is a historical marker in Rockport, Aransas County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Aransas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 55 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.0185, -97.1205 near Rockport. The nearest cataloged historic site is Powell-Young Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Memorial Park, McLester Family Cemetery, and Mathis, T. H., House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5007004073. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
