Sabine Pass facts for kids
Sabine Pass is a natural waterway that connects Sabine Lake to the big Gulf of Mexico. It sits right on the border between Jefferson County, Texas, and Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Think of it as a natural gate between the lake and the ocean!
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A Look Back at Sabine Pass
Battles During the Civil War
Sabine Pass was an important spot during the American Civil War. Two big battles happened here: the First Battle and the Second Battle of Sabine Pass. These events were key moments in the history of the area.
Powerful Hurricanes
The Sabine Pass area has seen some very strong storms.
- The 1886 Hurricane: A very powerful storm hit Sabine Pass on October 12, 1886. This hurricane, now called the "Texas-Louisiana Hurricane," was a Category 3 storm. It caused a lot of damage and sadly led to at least 196 deaths. It almost completely wiped out Sabine Pass and Johnson Bayou.
- Recent Hurricanes: More recently, Hurricane Rita made landfall near Sabine Pass on September 24, 2005. Then, Hurricane Ike struck on September 12–13, 2008. Hurricane Ike caused the highest storm surge ever recorded at Sabine Pass. The water rose an amazing 22 feet (6.7 meters)!
Sabine Pass Today
Sabine Pass is a very important place for energy. It has a special terminal that receives LNG, which stands for Liquefied Natural Gas. This area is one of the few deepwater ports along the Gulf Coast that can handle large ships bringing in LNG.
The region also has many pipelines already in place. These pipelines help move the natural gas to different parts of Southeast Texas and other U.S. markets.
The former city of Sabine Pass, Texas, is now a neighborhood within the larger city of Port Arthur.
