Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Navy of the Republic of Texas
First Navy of the Republic of Texas
Established by Governor Henry Smith
November 25th, 1835
The Fleet
Brutus • Independence
Liberty • Invincible
Commemorating the heroism of its
personnel
defenders of an empire
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 7537.)
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Texas Independence • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1835.
Location. 29° 18.607′ N, 94° 47.539′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Memorial can be reached from 20th Street, 0.1 miles north of Wharf Road, on the left when traveling north. The marker is 200-300 feet west of Pier 20 in a green area near the water. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pier 19, Mosquito Fleet Berth (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Middle Passage Galveston, Texas (about 500 feet away); Battle of Galveston (about 500 feet away); Kuhn's Wharf (about 600 feet away); Central Wharf (about 800 feet away); Galveston Historical Foundation (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Hendley Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hendley Row (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.
Also see . . .
1. The Texas Navy. Texas Military Forces Museum website entry (Submitted on May 4, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
2. The Texas Navy. Handbook of Texas website entry (Submitted on May 4, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
3. The Texas Navy. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 4, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
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