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  2. History of Galveston, TX | Visit Galveston

    • Later visitors included corsairs, like the French Jean Lafitte, who built the small colony of Campeche in 1817. Ever the privateer, he used this as a base to raid Spanish merchant ships that passed through the … See more

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  1. Galveston has a fascinating and storied past: from devastating storms to civil war battles. Before the 1900 storm, Galveston was the second richest city per capita in the United States and was even dubbed the “Wall Street of the South” due to its flourishing banking industry and the retail success of The Strand.
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    The history of Galveston, Texas, begins with the archaeological record of Native Americans who used the island. The first European settlements on the island were constructed around 1816. The Port of Galveston was established in 1825 by the Congress of Mexico following its successful revolution from Spain.
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    For centuries, Galveston Island has played a role in historical events along the Texas coast. Galveston Island is an area of the traditional homeland of the Karankawa, Atakapa Ishak, and other indigenous communities. Indigenous coastal tribes spanned the coast of Texas and northern Mexico until the mid-1800s.
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  5. Explore Galveston's History | Galveston & Texas …

    WEBThe Galveston and Texas History Center’s archives include manuscripts, photographs, books, maps, architectural drawings, and more focusing on Galveston from its 1839 incorporation to the present and early Texas …

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    WEBSep 22, 2024 · Galveston, city, seat (1838) of Galveston county, southeastern Texas, U.S., 51 miles (82 km) southeast of Houston. It is a major deepwater port on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, at the …

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    WEBIncorporated in 1839, Galveston quickly became the most active port west of New Orleans and the largest city in the state. This exciting and sophisticated city built the state’s first post office, first opera house, first …

  10. Historic Buildings & Homes in Galveston, TX | Visit …

    WEBSpend your time in Galveston, TX at some of the city's historic buildings and homes, such as the 1895 Moody Mansion, the Bryan Museum, and more. Spend the day walking streets lined with Victorian homes, or get up …

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    WEBDiscover Galveston’s journey through time at the Galveston County Historical Museum. From the island’s indigenous roots to the impact of the 1900 hurricane, this museum offers a captivating narrative of …

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    WEBExplore the history of the Galveston Seawall, built after the 1900 Storm. The Rosenberg Library's archives include photos of construction and more.

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