Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
East End Historic District
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024
1. East End Historic District Marker
East End Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
1978
Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service
United States Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.
Location. 29° 18.378′ N, 94° 47.052′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is on 15th Street north of Church Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is at the east entrance to Darragh Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 519 15th St, 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. Victor Gustafson Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Isaac Heffron House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wilbur Cherry House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Landes-McDonough House (about 500 feet away); Jacobs Home (about 500 feet away); Homesite of Dr. William Keiller (about 600 feet away); Dominican Sisters
this page online
Also see . . .
1. East End Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination (and related documents) for the district, which was listed in 1975 and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976 based upon this nomination. (Prepared by Carolyn Pitts, National Park Service; via Texas Historical Commission) (Submitted on April 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Tour Galveston's East End Historical District from Above. Short drone video tour of the district, which encompasses more than 50 city blocks over 150 acres. (Visit Galveston, uploaded May 18, 2021) (Submitted on April 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
3. East End Historical District Association. Homepage for the association, whose mission is to preserve, restore and protect the district's cultural and architectural integrity. Page includes links to photographs and other information about the neighborhood. (Submitted on April 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024
2. East End Historic District Marker
Photographed By Jim Evans, November 24, 2011
3. Wilbur Cherry House (c. 1852)
Cherry (1819-1873), a New York native and Texas Revolution veteran, was a pioneer newspaperman. He helped to establish the newspaper that later became the Galveston Daily News, the oldest newspaper in Texas.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024
4. William and Lena Juneman Smith House (1892)
This Victorian Folk House is known as the "Easter Egg Cottage" because of its pastel, multicolored, overlapping fish scale shingles on the front gable as well as its pale main colors.
Photographed By Jim Evans, July 8, 2012
5. John C. Trube House (1890)
John Clement Trube, a successful Galveston businessman, built his house to resemble castles in his native Denmark. Its exterior is stuccoed brick that was scored to resemble stone.
Photographed By Kayla Harper, December 26, 2019
6. Walter Gresham House (1886-93)
This Victorian adaptation of Renaissance style was built of rusticated limestone with granite and sandstone trim. It became known as the "Bishop's Palace" after the local Catholic diocese purchased it in 1923 for use as its bishop's residence.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on November 30, 2011, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 4. submitted on April 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 5. submitted on November 13, 2020, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 6. submitted on December 31, 2019, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas.
