Sabine Pass, Texas

Sabine Pass is a city located in Jefferson County, Texas, 15 miles south of Port Arthur, Texas, on the west bank of Sabine Pass, near the Louisiana border.

Hurricanes

Because of the small distance separating Sabine Pass from the Gulf of Mexico, the city has suffered greatly from numerous hurricanes since its founding. After hurricanes in 1886, 1900, 1915, and the devastating Hurricane Audrey in 1957, economic development moved north from Sabine Pass to the cities of Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Orange, which still dominate the area's economy today.

Related Topics:
Gulf of Mexico - Hurricane - Hurricane Audrey - 1957 - Beaumont - Orange

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On September 24, 2005, Hurricane Rita came ashore at Sabine Pass.

Related Topics:
September 24 - 2005 - Hurricane Rita

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