South Padre Island
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South Padre Island is a barrier island in the U.S. state of Texas. The remote landform is located in Cameron County, Willacy County, and accessible by the Queen Isabella Causeway. South Padre Island was formed when the creation of the Port Mansfield Channel split Padre Island in two. The resort city of South Padre Island, a popular vacation destination, is located on the island.
Before the arrival of European settlers in North America, the island was inhabited by native tribes. Western settlement is considered to have been started by Padre Jose Nicolas Balli, who set up a cattle ranch early in the 19th century. He and his family were driven out by the Mexican–American War and were unable to return because of the American Civil War.
Most of the island was closed by the
See also
References
- ^ "Isla Blanca Park - Cameron County". Cameron County, Texas. Archived from the original on 25 January 2010.
External links
- Padre Island from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Destination South Padre Island