Marker Inscription
A native of Denmark, Andrew Rasmussen (1858-1933) came to the United States at the age of 13 and began a maritime career that lasted for 60 years. Following the shipwreck of his schooner, the "Dorio and Doria," in 1885, Rasmussen joined Calhoun County's Saluria Life Saving Service, which had rescued his crew. By 1889, he was placed in charge of the station, which later became part of the U.S Coast Guard. Capt. Rasmussen and his wife, Theresa Amelia (Smith), built a home at this site in 1911. They are buried in the Port Lavaca Cemetery. (1985)
About this site
Rasmussen, Andrew A. is a historical marker in Port O'Connor, Calhoun County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 36 historical markers documented in Calhoun County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 56 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 28.4435, -96.4184 near Port O'Connor. The nearest cataloged historic site is Port OâConnor Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include H.W. Hawes Grave, Ed Bell, and Indianola, Site of the Town of.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5057000160. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
