4 /5 Bruce K.: A replica today, this lighthouse stands along the levee known as Skyline Drive. It is a scale model of the actual Halfmoon Shoal Lighthouse which was located about 2.5 miles of the Texas City shore line from 1855 to 1900. Sadly, a storm in 1900 caused a steamship to break free from its moorings and it drifted into the structure, destroying it and killing keeper Charles K. Bowen.
This replica has several signs with historical and geographical information. Its worth a stop as you explore Texas City. Note that Skyline drive is a one-way route so when youre done here, its a full loop back around to access the dike.