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Houston Texas and the Maritime Museum

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Houston is the largest city in Texas and the US South as well as America’s fourth-largest. A cosmopolitan destination and home to an energetic arts community, it was founded in 1836 near the banks of Buffalo Bayou. The city was named after former General Sam Houston, who was president of the Republic of Texas and commander at the Battle of San Jacinto, 25 miles – 40 km – east of where the city was established.

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Galveston and the Texas Seaport Museum

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Architectural History Mobility Maritime Museums Historic Ships and the Texas Navy Galveston is located on Galveston and Pelican Islands on the Gulf Coast. It was the main port of the Texas Navy and later served as the capital of Texas. During the 19th century, Galveston was a commercial center, the largest city in Texas and a… Continue reading Galveston and the Texas Seaport Museum

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The Fredericksburg Texas Historic District

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The district area coincides with the original platting of the town by Herman Wilke, with the streets are laid out in a wide grid. The district encompasses 367 contributing buildings and 191 non-contributing buildings. Many of the buildings in the historic district have been designated either a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and/or added to the National… Continue reading The Fredericksburg Texas Historic District