Galveston Seawall is a cultural feature (levee) in Galveston County. The primary coordinates for Galveston Seawall places it within the TX 77550 ZIP Code delivery area.
Feature Name: | Galveston Seawall |
Category: | Texas physical, cultural and historic features |
Feature Type: | Cultural |
Class: | Levee |
History: | Built 1902-1904 in response to the 1900 hurricane that killed 6,000 residents. Constructed by J. M. O'Rourke and Company. Now extends for 10 miles. |
County: | Galveston County |
Latitude: | 29.3024591 |
Longitude: | -94.7743619 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Galveston Seawall: Galveston Seawall.
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