Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Texas Navy
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 9, 2015
1. The Texas Navy Marker
In commemoration of
The Texas Navy
that played heroic part
in the struggle of
the Texas Republic
and made headquarters at
the port of Galveston
Erected by
the Texas Society
Daughters of the American Colonists
April 21, 1937
Mrs. A.V. Lane State Regent
Mrs. E.C. Northen State Chairman
Erected 1937 by Texas Society of Daughters of the American Colonists.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list.
Location. 29° 17.209′ N, 94° 47.579′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Memorial is on Seawall Boulevard east of 28th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Galveston World War I Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Hawes Summer Home (approx. ¼ mile away); "The Cradle" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Silk Stocking Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Steffens-Drewa House
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Also see . . .
1. Texas Navy. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on November 17, 2015.)
2. The Texas Navy. From the Texas Military Forces Museum. (Submitted on November 17, 2015.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 9, 2015
2. The Texas Navy Marker
City of Galveston McGuire - Dent Recreation Center
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 9, 2015
3. Galveston World War I Honor Roll
and The Texas Navy Marker
and The Texas Navy Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 9, 2015
4. View to Northeast Along Seawall Boulevard
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 17, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
