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1862 map of Galveston showing the position of the lighthouse. During the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the lighthouse served as a shelter for at least 125 people, saving their lives. In 1915, the lighthouse also survived another hurricane, where winds of 126 miles per hour were recorded.
Crystal Beach is an unincorporated community in the Bolivar Peninsula census-designated place, in Galveston County, Texas, United States. Also known as Patton, Crystal Beach stretches 7 miles (10 km) along Texas State Highway 87 in the middle of Bolivar Peninsula. [1] Crystal Beach is located along 27 miles of beach on the Bolivar Peninsula.
North Deer Island is an island and wildlife sanctuary located in Hitchcock, Texas, in western Galveston Bay, about halfway between Galveston Island and Tiki Island in the U.S. state of Texas. The 144-acre (0.58 km 2) natural island is one of the few natural islands remaining in West Galveston Bay. [2]
One place where you can do this is the popular ‘Google Earth, Structures and Anomalies’ group on Fa 50 Times People Found Such Strange Things On Google Earth, They Had To Share Them (New Pics ...
The park and playground is located within the boundaries of the historic Fort Travis and is under the jurisdiction of the Galveston County Department of Parks & Cultural Services. [7] There are several amenities such as cabanas (6), camping areas, three covered picnic areas, and three wetland overlooks.
Bolivar/McFaddin Nude Beach — Only a deserted strip of this south Texas beach coast is designated for nudity. Located just east of the city of High Island. Located just east of the city of High ...
Early Monday morning, the National Hurricane Center announced the system, just offshore of Lake Jackson and Galveston, continues to produce disorganized shower activity.
Galveston Island (/ ˈ ɡ æ l v ɪ s t ən / GAL-vis-tən) is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast in the United States, about 50 miles (80.5 km) southeast of Houston.The entire island, with the exception of Jamaica Beach, is within the city limits of the City of Galveston in Galveston County.