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

"Ducky's Beach"

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 9, 2015

1. "Ducky's Beach" Marker

Inscription.

Dedicated in memory of
F.M. “Ducky” Prendergast
July 31, 1908 - October 29, 2002
Native Galvestonian
Beach Entrepreneur
Lifeguard for Life
Ducky Prendergast was one of Galveston’s original professional lifeguards. He was credited with saving over 400 people from drowning in the Galveston surf from the 1920's to 1992. From 1951 to 1992, he owned and operated a legendary beach concession business at 59th Street that became known as “Ducky’s Beach.” This plaque is dedicated in honor of his life-long devotion to the prevention of drowning and improving Galveston’s beaches.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 31, 1908.

Location. 29° 16.071′ N, 94° 49.426′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It can be reached from Seawall Boulevard east of 59th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Galveston TX 77551, 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: Peter Leroy Colombo (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burial Site of David G. Burnet (1788-1870) (approx. 0.3 miles away);

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Rosewood Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Rev. Henry P. Young (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Tennant Austin (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Rosewood Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Greek Orthodox Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); The Italian Vault (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 9, 2015

2. "Ducky's Beach" Marker

View to Northeast Along Seawall Boulevard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 9, 2015

3. View to Northeast Along Seawall Boulevard

Marker on the Galveston Seawall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 9, 2015

4. Marker on the Galveston Seawall

View to south

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,615 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 4, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.