The old rail line that ran from Bloomington through Long Mott and Seadrift to Port O’Connor was originally a part of the St. Louis, Brownsville & Mexican Railway(SLB&M). This particular branch to Port O’Connor was called the Port O’Connor, Rio Grande & Northern section. The Port O’Connor, Rio Grande & Northern section was built in […]

After completing its goal of building and establishing a new library for the City of Seadrift, the organization of Friends of Seadrift Library has been officially dissolved as of February 28, 2018. Any monies remaining will be transferred to the Calhoun County Library system to be used exclusively and solely for the benefit of the […]

In 2017 the Seadrift City Council came to the conclusion that the preferred design for a silhouette to be installed near the old train depot would be that of a locomotive. This silhouette is based on the Baldwin 4-4-0 type locomotive. As a result of extensive research by artist Brian Norwood and Historical Commission member […]

Last year Darrell and JoBeth Staff, the local artisans who create the beautiful stone crosses at their home on Park Street near front beach, donated a cross to commemorate the community celebration of Easter Sunrise Services each year on Kingfisher Beach. Families have been blessed by this special event for more than 20 years. Somehow […]