G.E. "BILL" MINTER SHRIMP INDUSTRY FOUNDER
historic site
- Material
- concrete
- Inscription
- G.E. 'Bill' Minter founded the shrimp industry in Aransas Pass in 1913, growing it into a major operation. Despite setbacks from hurricanes and the 1929 crash, he pioneered commercial seafood in the area, leaving a lasting impact on the local economy.
- On the Texas Tropical Trail
Overlooks nearby
The recorded facing catches the sunrise.
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:33 | 19:09 | 19:40 |
| June solstice | 06:34 | 19:54 | 20:28 |
| September equinox | 07:18 | 18:56 | 19:26 |
| December solstice | 07:16 | 17:03 | 17:39 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
27.89944, -97.13611
Elevation 1 m (modelled from terrain)