Rockport, Texas: World's Largest Crab - Gone

A local landmark, a paper mache crab built in the 1950s, was already deteriorating when police discovered it was used to stash drugs. The crab is gone, never replaced.

Rockport wants to bring back their giant crab! I found the following blurb on Rockport-Fulton's Chamber of Commerce site. For a picture of the famous crab and information on how you can help, go to www.rockport-fulton.org:

"If you were a resident or visitor in Rockport during the 1950's thru the late 1970's, it is quite likely that you remember the big blue crab. The approximately 18 foot wide, paper mache crab eventually deteriorated and was laid to rest.

Efforts have begun with fund raising and soon a more durable fiberglass replica will be constructed and erected." [Julie Bloem, 04/11/2007]

Rockport, TX, was the home of the World's Largest Crab -- until local authorities discovered that its hollow innards were a favorite stash for local dope dealers. It has been removed. [anon., 09/01/1996]