Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

George H. Nicholls

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024

1. George H. Nicholls Marker

Inscription. According to a Galveston directory, George H. Nicholls was a mariner seeking his fortune in Galveston when he entered the warehouse business. George was the first employee at Geo. M. Steirer & Co. As a warehouseman, Nicholls later formed a partnership with a Mr. Wiley. In 1888, they purchased the business from their employer and formed Wiley & Nicholls. Their company dealt in the warehouse business and freight transfer and was located at the corner of 19th Street and Strand. The business prospered and, in 1893, Nicholls moved into this home, the first home built on 24th Street. Mr. Nicholls lived at this location until 1899 when he purchased a larger home at 1413 24th Street.

Erected 2013 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17638.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 29° 17.795′ N, 94° 47.513′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It is on 24th Street south of Avenue M, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1316

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24th St, Galveston TX 77550, 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: James N. Davis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Olga Samaroff (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles W. Adams House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Helen E. Ebert (about 500 feet away); Sweeney-Royston House (about 600 feet away); Adolph and Regina Frenkel House (about 600 feet away); Silk Stocking Historic District (about 700 feet away); Site of Ursuline Convent and Academy (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Also see . . . Shoe Lace. Besides operating warehouses, Nicholls also received a patent

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024

2. George H. Nicholls Marker

in 1905 for a shoelace that "may be quickly tied and so securely that it cannot be loosened accidentally." (The Portal to Texas History, University of North Texas Libraries) (Submitted on April 24, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.