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Galveston, Texas

Located in Galveston County, Texas, Galveston was established in 1836. 1900 hurricane killed 6,000-12,000 — deadliest U.S. natural disaster. City raised its grade by up to 17 feet after the storm.
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Founded 1836 | Population 51,000 | Peak 51,000 (2024) | County Galveston County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Galveston, Texas

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1836 Founded: Galveston was founded as a railroad town in Galveston County.
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1855 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Galveston.
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1900 Great Storm: Deadliest U.S. natural disaster — 6,000-12,000 killed.
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1902 Seawall: 17-ft seawall built.
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2010 Modern Era: Galveston continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Galveston

Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
She Had To Sleep In Her Car After Her House Burned Down But Today She’s A Household Name
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Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Loses $60K After Failing To Solve This Tough Bonus Round Puzzle
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Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
Man Who Survived Cancer Reveals Dramatic Transformation After Investing $70,000 In Body Tattoos, Including On His Eyeballs
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Jan 1, 1970
Contestant Misses Out On $1 Million Due To This Brutal ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzle
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Complete Historical Timeline

1836 Culture
Founded
1855 Transport
Railroad Era
1900 Disaster
Great Storm
1902 Engineering
Seawall
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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1900 hurricane killed 6,000-12,000 — deadliest U.S. natural disaster.
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City raised its grade by up to 17 feet after the storm.
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Was once the largest and wealthiest city in Texas.
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Galveston is located in Galveston County, Texas.
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Galveston was founded in 1836.

Famous People from Galveston, Texas

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Barry White
Actor, Composer · Born Sep 12, 1944 · Died Jul 4, 2003 (age 58)
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King Vidor
Screenwriter, Writer · Born Feb 8, 1894 · Died Nov 1, 1982 (age 88)
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Jack Johnson
Boxer · Born Mar 31, 1878 · Died Jun 10, 1946 (age 68)
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Liana Liberato
Actor, Television Actor · Born Aug 20, 1995 · Age 30
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Katherine Helmond
Actor, Television Director · Born Jul 5, 1929 · Died Feb 23, 2019 (age 89)

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