Historical Markers and War Memorials in Galveston TX 77550

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Galveston TX 77550

By Jim Evans, November 10, 2019

William Lewis Moody, Jr. Marker

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201► Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — William Lewis Moody, Jr. — (January 25, 1865 - July 21, 1954) —

Famed for a long career of dynamic leadership in Galveston business, civic affairs, and philanthropy. Born in Freestone County; son of William Lewis and Pherabe Elizabeth Bradley Moody. Educated at Virginia Military Institute, he later . . . — — Map (db m142496) HM

202► Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 11596 — Williams-Tucker House, 1837-40 —

Built by Samuel May Williams, a founder of Galveston, secretary to Stephen F. Austin, postmaster and land agent of Austin colony. Organized first Texas bank, was father of Texas navy and shipping industry. As envoy to the U. S., failed to get loan . . . — — Map (db m58098) HM

203► Texas (Galveston County), Texas City — 11584 — U.S. Army Camp at Texas City —

An increasing number of disturbances along Texas' Rio Grande border after Civil War broke out in Mexico in 1910 prompted U. S. President William Taft to consider increasing the U. S. Military presence in the area. Hugh B. Moore, Texas City . . . — — Map (db m150468) HM

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