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Rockport is a city in Aransas County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,385 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Aransas County. The town is named for the rock ledge underlying its shore. It is located south of the Live Oak Peninsula, which stretches out into Copano Bay.

Rockport Texas is a charming coastal community of approximately 8000 citizens. Much of the town's charm comes from the fact that civic-minded locals have helped preserve the town's "small town" feel while at the same time welcoming responsible development. Large windswept live oaks are a dominating feature of the area and the state's oldest live oak, "Big Tree" resides on nearby Lamar Peninsula. The towns of Rockport and Fulton intermingle and many refer to the combined communities as "Rockport-Fulton". The community boasts a unique Maritime Museum, The Fulton Mansion State Historic Park, numerous art galleries and unique shops. Rockport is widely known as an artist's haven and many styles and disciplines are represented.

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