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About Fulton, Texas

Fulton is a locality in Aransas County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 818. The population density is 275.2 people per km². Fulton is located at 28.0614°N, 97.0411°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78358.

Fulton rests on the edge of a coastal expanse, where the salty air carries the scent of brine and marsh grass. It lies 2.9 miles north-northeast of Rockport, TX (from Rockport, TX: bearing 16°T), and is situated 16.4 miles northeast of Ingleside. The landscape here is a study in subtle undulations, low-lying and kissed by the constant ebb and flow of tides. Though the nearest open coastline is a mere stone's throw away, the immediate surroundings are a mosaic of tidal flats, salt-tolerant vegetation, and the occasional stand of hardy live oaks, their branches gnarled and draped with Spanish moss. The light here, especially as dusk begins to bleed across the sky, paints the water and the sparse land in hues of rose and lavender, a fleeting beauty that mirrors the transient nature of the tides themselves. To the west, the land begins to rise imperceptibly towards Live Oak Ridge, a gentle swell on the horizon that offers a distant counterpoint to the flat expanse of the coastal plain. Fulton's story is deeply intertwined with the bounty of the sea and the history of Texas's Gulf Coast. Once a bustling hub for oyster processing, its economy still carries echoes of that industry, though the fishing boats now often share the harbors with pleasure craft. The designation of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a vast protected area, underscores the ecological significance of this region, a testament to the delicate balance between human activity and the natural world. This protected status shapes the rhythm of life in Fulton, fostering a quiet respect for the surrounding waters, which connect it to the wider ocean. The proximity of Little Bay and the winding course of Copano Creek hint at a network of waterways that have shaped settlement and commerce for generations, a constant reminder of the sea's enduring influence.

About This Fulton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fulton, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.061405, -97.041101. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fulton and Aransas County.

Detailed location data for Fulton includes the ZIP code (78382), telephone area code (830), county seat of Aransas County (Rockport), and school district assignment (Rockport-Fulton Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fulton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.