Turtle Cove: A Coastal Community in Brazoria County


By: Laurie E. Jasinski

Published: July 22, 2004

Turtle Cove is a residential development located on Oyster Creek about five miles east of Freeport in southern Brazoria County. The coastal community, three miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, probably began in the 1980s and consisted mainly of beach houses. In 2000 the population was fifty.

TSHA is a proud affiliate of University of Texas at Austin

Places:

The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this entry.

Laurie E. Jasinski, “Turtle Cove, TX,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed March 09, 2026, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/turtle-cove-tx.

Published by the Texas State Historical Association.

TID: HNT43

July 22, 2004

Find out more about this place from our Texas Almanac.

Place
Turtle Cove
Currently Exists
No
Place Type
Town
Town Fields
  • Has post office: No
  • Is Incorporated: No
Belongs to
  • Brazoria County

Claim Your Piece of Texas History! Adopt a town, county, college, or lake and leave your mark on Texas, where people from all over will see it.

Become a part of Texas history by adopting a town, county, or lake through The Great Texas Land Rush! Whether you're honoring a loved one, celebrating a special event, or simply sharing your personal message, this unique opportunity allows you to leave your mark on the Lone Star State. Choose the location that speaks to you, customize your message, and showcase your support for Texas. Each adoption comes with a frameable certificate, so you can proudly display your connection to this great state. Adopt your piece of Texas today and help preserve its rich heritage!