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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Galveston TX 77550

 
William Lewis Moody, Jr. Marker image, Touch for more information
By Jim Evans, November 10, 2019
William Lewis Moody, Jr. Marker
GEOGRAPHIC SORT
201Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 7535 — William Lewis Moody, Jr.(January 25, 1865 - July 21, 1954)
On Market Street 0.1 miles from 23rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
202Texas (Galveston County), Galveston — 11596 — Williams-Tucker House, 1837-40
Near Bernardo de Galvez Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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
203Texas (Galveston County), Texas City — 11584 — U.S. Army Camp at Texas City
On Bay Street North at 14th Avenue North, on the right when traveling north on Bay Street North.
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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