Texas City in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Aero Squadron
Photographed by Gregory Walker, April 11, 2010
1. First Aero Squadron Marker
First tactical air unit, U.S. Army; was stationed here 1913-1915 during U.S. border troubles caused by revolution in Mexico. The 7 planes, 5 officers, and 21 enlisted men were not in combat, but made aerial maps and achieved a long distance flight record.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7438.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space.
Location. 29° 23.561′ N, 94° 53.567′ W. Marker is in Texas City, Texas, in Galveston County. It is at the intersection of Bay Street and Dike Road, on the right when traveling north on Bay Street. The marker is located in Anchor Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Bay Street, Texas City TX 77590, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Anchor from Freighter Grand Camp (here, next to this marker); Texas City Dike (here, next to this marker); Anchor Park (here, next to this marker); The Texas City Disaster (approx. Ό mile away); Propeller of the SS Highflyer (approx. Ό mile away); William Jefferson Jones (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Austinia
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Old H. B. Moore Home (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Gregory Walker, April 11, 2010
2. Location of First Aero Squadron Marker in Anchor Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,350 times since then and 68 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
