Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Navy of the Republic of Texas
Photographed by Jim Evans, May 2, 2013
1. First Navy of the Republic of Texas Marker
The water in the background is Galveston Harbor
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. Memorial is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It 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. Memorial is in this post office area: Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: 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); The Rotary Club of Galveston (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).
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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.)
Photographed by Jim Evans, May 2, 2013
2. First Navy of the Republic of Texas Marker from the Rear
Photographed by Jim Evans, May 2, 2013
3. First Navy of the Republic of Texas Marker as Seen from Near Pier 20
The marker is about 1/3rd in from the left of the picture and about 1/3rd up from the bottom. Near the base of the more distant set of flags.
Photographed by Jim Evans, May 2, 2013
4. A Plaque that Lies on the Ground in Front of the Marker
This plaque commemorates various marine personnel's support during WWII.
Photographed by Jim Evans, May 2, 2013
5. Towers Looking Across Galveston Harbor from the Marker
Photographed by Jim Evans, May 2, 2013
6. Shrimp Boats Docked at Pier 20
Photographed by Jim Evans, circa February 5, 2009
7. Pelicans on the Harbor Side of Pier 20
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,781 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 4, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
