Texas Coastal Bend
Coastal Communities
Portland, Texas - Gem City of the Gulf
Once an Indian village, Portland was founded in 1890 and by 1943
had a population of 500 citizens. The original townsite came
into being from 840 acres purchased by John C. Willacy.
The New England Land & New England R.E. Company purchased
1,280 acres of land east and northeast of the 640 acres. Most of
the stockholders of these companies resided in Portland, Maine,
thus the town was named in honor of their hometown.
Portland is described as being one of the most attractive and
pleasant spots in Texas. It is situated on a beautiful 30 to 40
foot high bluff - second highest on the Gulf Coast - and
overlooks 150 square miles of dancing waves fronting the deepest
water in Corpus Christi Bay.
Portland
Chamber of Commerce
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