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 Corpus Christi, TX 78401

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Local History Links

Buc Days History

Corpus Christi Caller Times Archives

The Corpus Christi Caller provides archives.

Corpus Christi History

Site provided by the City of Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi Landmark Commission

Discover some of the city's most historical homes and places.

Corpus Christi Yacht Club

The Yacht Club dates back to 1923. This site covers the history of Yacht Club as well as some historical points of the city during the period.

Downtown Corpus Christi

The DMD covers some historical points of interests such landmarks, early streets, news items covering early history in Corpus Christi.

El Mesteño

A local magazine about Mexican American history and south Texas news.

History of the Cathedral

Take a guided tour of the Corpus Christi Cathedral and learn about its beginnings.

The King Ranch

King Ranch online provides links to famous ranch history, the museum, a wildlife cam, and the saddle shop

Lake Corpus Christi State Park

Museum of Science & History

The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History collects and preserves natural and cultural history objects with emphasis on South Texas. Site provided by the City of Corpus Christi.

Nueces County Page on Texas GenWeb

Port of Corpus Christi

Texas Escapes

Find postcards of courthouses, buildings, and history of the City of Corpus Christi from TexasEscapes.com

USS Lexington

Find out about the USS Lexington and her mission.

What Corpus Christi means

Taken from the Texas Handbook, Corpus Christi is defined as "the Body of Christ."