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WEBThe Port of Galveston was established in 1825 by the Congress of Mexico following its independence from Spain. The city was the main port for the fledgling Texas Navy …
History of Galveston, TX | Visit Galveston
WEBFounded in 1838, Galveston established prosperity through a natural deep-water port, expansion of trade routes throughout the region, and development of industry, such as cotton, in the decades leading up to …
Galveston | Texas, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · 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 northeast end of …
City History | Galveston, TX - Official Website
WEBThe City of Galveston was chartered in 1839. The role of Galveston as the principal port and gateway to the Southwest during the 19th Century has placed the entire city in a …
History and Mission | Galveston & Texas History Center
WEBIn 1871, only thirty-five years after Texas won its independence from Mexico, twelve men gathered to form the Galveston Historical Society. They recognized the importance of collecting and preserving papers, maps, …
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 …
GALVESTON.COM: History of Galveston - Galveston, …
WEBGalveston was named for Bernardo de Gálvez, a Spanish colonial governor and general. Gálvez sent Jose de Evia to chart the Gulf of Mexico from the Texas coast to New Orleans, and on July 23, 1786, de Evia …
Galveston, TX - TSHA
WEBSep 28, 2023 · Mexico designated Galveston a port of entry in 1825 and established a small customshouse in 1830. During the Texas Revolution the harbor served as the port for …
GALVESTON.COM: History & Heritage - Galveston, TX
WEBHistory of Galveston. To some, Galveston will always be an island defined by its storied past, its 19th-century elegance, big-city ambitions, notorious seaport and even more legendary storms.
The History of Galveston Island Texas — Galveston Unscripted
WEBIn 1825, before the Texas Revolution, Galveston became the home to a Mexican customs house to levy tariffs on vessels entering the Bay to conduct trade. During the Texas …
History of Galveston, Texas - Wikiwand
WEBGalveston was founded in 1836 by Michel Menard, Samuel May Williams, and Thomas F. McKinney, and briefly served as the capital of the Republic of Texas.
History of Galveston Texas - Texas Proud
WEBDec 9, 2020 · Galveston Island on the Gulf coast of Texas was occupied by Karankawa Indians when it was first discovered by Europeans. It was not until the nineteenth …
Galveston Before the 1900 Storm - Galveston & Texas History …
WEBIn 1900 Galveston was prospering. It boasted being the "third richest city in the United States in proportion to population" and efforts were being made to increase its sea port …
History of Galveston, Texas | Mitchell Historic Properties
WEBLearn all about Galveston TX History including founder Bernardo de Galvez, the town's hurricane history, and more! The true story behind this amazing island.
History & Heritage of Galveston, TX | Visit Galveston
WEBGalveston Unscripted focuses on highlighting Galveston history and its role in Texas and American history. Listen as historians, authors, doctors, and community leaders share …
Who Founded Galveston? — Galveston Unscripted
WEBIn 1825, before the Texas Revolution, Galveston became the home to a Mexican customs house to levy tariffs on vessels entering the Bay to conduct trade. During the Texas …
History, Galveston County, TXGenWeb
WEBOn May 15, 1838, Galveston County was formed from territory taken from Harrisburg, Liberty, and Brazoria counties, with governmental organization taking place in 1839. The …
Explore the sun-drenched historic charms of Galveston, Texas
WEBJun 16, 2022 · Galveston holds a special place in American history as the birthplace of Juneteenth. Two months after the end of the Civil War, slavery in Texas remained …
Galveston | Galveston County, TX
WEBFounded in 1839, Galveston is a community rich in history and opportunity. It is often referred to as Texas’ Playground but it is that and so much more. It is also an important …
Galveston Area Newspaper Collection - The Portal to Texas History
WEBGalveston served as the port for the Texas Navy during the Texas Revolution and was later the scene of the Battle of Galveston in the Civil War. Due to the strength of its port, the …
Galveston's Street Names | A stroll through history - Galveston …
WEBOne can learn about the city's growth and development over time when exploring the historical streets of Galveston. In 1838, the Galveston City Company laid out the city in a …
The Galveston Legend of the Infamous Pirate Jean Lafitte
WEBAug 21, 2020 · Aside from a state historical marker out front, there’s little sign this overgrown lot was once the encampment of Texas’ most infamous pirate, Jean Lafitte. …
Southeast Texas Forecast Products - National Weather Service
WEBHouston/Galveston Hurricane & Severe Weather Guide; Houston/Galveston Hurricane & Severe Weather Guide - Spanish ; Wave Detail added to the Coastal Waters Forecast; …
Galveston’s Texas-Size Plan to Stop the Next Big Storm
WEB5 days ago · The Galveston storm of 1900, which claimed 8,000 lives, is the deadliest in U.S. history. In 2008, Hurricane Ike brought surges that topped the city’s seawall, but …
Galveston celebrates Juneteenth with reenactment of Texas' end …
WEBAttendees commemorated the day when news of slavery's end finally reached Galveston, more than two years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The …
Galveston Police Department Officer Jared Rivas on leave after …
WEB5 days ago · GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Only on 13, a mother shot a dramatic video of an encounter between a child's birthday party and a man. Galveston police now confirm …
Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 5, How close could it get …
WEB14 hours ago · Tuesday’s Forecast: Monday was our hottest day of the year with Houston reaching 100°. That’s the hottest day since September 9th of last year when we hit 106!
Texas city is home to anchor, propeller, disaster memorials - Chron
WEB2 days ago · Texas City disaster. The 437-foot-long SS Benjamin R. Curtis was christened in 1942 in Los Angeles and roamed the Pacific Ocean during World War II. After the war, …
Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence: EWR Digital Shines in Texas
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Supreme Court allows cities to ban homeless people sleeping …
WEB4 days ago · Updated 1:07 PM PDT, June 28, 2024. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way for cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in …
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