The town needed a name, and the name chosen was “Rockport” – named for the limestone ridge, or Rocky Point. In 1871, Aransas County was created out of the coastal portion of Refugio County. Rockport was incorporated in 1870 and became the county seat in 1871.
Which beach is better Rockport or Port Aransas?
Port Aransas is on the barrier island. You use a ferry, and it has longer and better beaches. However, its town is not as nice, and you must cross with the ferry to get to a lot. Rockport is on the Bay and has a small beach.