The Sabine Pass Lighthouse, one of only three built in the United States of similar design, went into operation in 1857 and remained so until the Civil War when it was temporarily shut down. The light was permanently extinguished by the Coast Guard in 1952 when modern technology made it obsolete. The wharfs, keeper's house and outbuilding have all been destroyed by marsh fire. The Lighthouse has since been entered into the National Register of Historical Places and is now privately owned.

Watercolor artist, Sybil McNeill is recognized across the South. Her style features a dry brush technique that softens the images that she creates. Her work is included in many area art galleries and shows.