Galveston, Texas

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Galveston, Texas

• By Cullen Parker, Martin Hooper
• Chris Bounds, Chase Oswalt

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History of Galveston
Recreational

• Ferry Rides- Diesel ferries operate every 20
  minutes between Galveston and port Bolivar, Texas
  87. Ferries are part of Texas highway system,
  operated toll-free by the Texas Department of
  Transportation.
• Deep Sea Fishing- Exciting varieties of food and
  game fish are found in Gulf waters off Galveston
  Island.. Fishermen may join one of the many party
  boats for bay or offshore action.
• Galveston Island Beach- Thirty-two miles of sand
  beach washed by Gulf of Mexico. Within city,
  beach is edged by hotels, condos, restaurants,
  and amusement attractions. Camping is permitted
  designated areas and commercial facilities only,
  and at Galveston Island State Park. Parking fees
  are charged at certain beach recreation areas
  free parking available elsewhere along the
  32-mile beach-front.

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History of Galveston
The Past

• In 1519 Galveston Island was discovered by Juan
  de Grijalva.
• In 1817 the pirate Jean Lafitte made Galveston
  Island his base of operations.
• In 1825 the Congress of Mexico designated
  Galveston a provisional port.
• In 1854 the State of Texas chartered waterfront
  properties at the Galveston Wharf and Cotton
  Press Company.
• In the 1890's Galveston built its first grain
  elevator.
• By 1900 Galveston was the leading U.S. port for
  export of the cotton and the third most important
  for the export of wheat.
• In the 1900's Imperial Sugar Company began
  operations in Galveston.
• In 1940 the voters approved city ownership of
  waterfront facilities which became known as the
  Galveston Wharves. Today port facilities are also
  known as the Port of Galveston.

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Galveston, Texas

• Galveston is in the coastal plains region.
• We are along the gulf of Mexico and the port of
  Houston

In 1900 Galveston had a hurricane hitting its
coast. It basically leveled everything. But now
we have built a sea wall down the coast and have
not been hurt that bad by the weather since. We
have some storms but none that we cant handle.
As you can see we have a sea wall along our
coast. We have many local business and tourist
attractions along this wall. Here are some Maps
to show you.
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The City of Galveston
Demographics of Galveston

• The population of Galveston is 59,070.
• The estimated birth of offspring is 780.
• Ethnicity White- 36,315 Black- 17,161 American
  Indian,Eskimo, or Aleut- 144 Asian or Pacific
  Islander-1,387 Other Race-4,063.
• Sex Male-28,539 Female-30,531.
• Governor George Bush

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Educational Opportunities

• There are 7 primary schools in Galveston Alamo
  P.S., Burnet P.S., Morgan P.S. , etc.
• There are 3 middle schools in Galveston Austin
  M.S. , Weis M.S. , Central M.S.
• There are 2 high schools in Galveston Ball High
  School North Campus.
• There are three colleges in Galveston Galveston
  College, University of Texas Medical Branch,
  and Texas A and M at Galveston.

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Moody Gardens
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