Pass Cavallo (Texas)

Pass Cavallo
Pass Cavalla
Pass Cavallo channel to Matagorda Bay
Pass Cavallo
Pass Cavallo
Location
Coordinates28°23′05″N 96°23′02″W / 28.3848°N 96.3839°W / 28.3848; -96.3839
Part ofMatagorda Bay
Primary outflowsGulf of Mexico
Managing agencyGNIS (feature ID 1343640 and 1343809)
ReferencesAOL. "Pass Cavallo, Texas" (Map). Mapquest. AOL.

Pass Cavallo, alternately known as Cavallo Pass, is one of five natural water inlets which separate the Gulf of Mexico and Matagorda Bay, in the U.S. state of Texas. Matagorda Island Lighthouse was originally built on this site. During the Civil War, Pass Cavallo was a major port of entry and was captured by the Union.