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- The dates 1836, 1861, 1885, and 1900 are inscribed on the four quadrants of the flag and represent the courage of the people of Texas and of Galveston. 1836 is the year that Texas won independence from Mexico; 1861 marks the beginning of the Civil War; in 1885, a fire burned more than 40 blocks of homes and businesses in Galveston; and 1900 is the year of the Great Storm which decimated the island.
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The dates 1836, 1861, 1885, and 1900 are inscribed on the four quadrants of the flag and represent the courage of the people of Texas and of Galveston. 1836 is the year that Texas won independence from Mexico; 1861 marks the beginning of the Civil War; in 1885, a fire burned more than 40 blocks of homes and businesses in Galveston; and 1900 is ...
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Last modified: 2024-03-23 by rick wyatt Keywords: galveston | texas | galveston county | Links: FOTW homepage |search | disclaimer and copyright | write us | mirrors 1. The flag 1.1. Finalist designs for the flag (2021) 2. The seal 3. 1916 flag See also: 1. Texas A&M University at Galveston 2. University of Texas Medical Branch 3. Galveston County ...
Voting begins on several finalists for a new flag for the City of Galveston: https://sunny99.iheart.com/featured/dana-and-jay-in-the-morning/content/2021-01-14-vote-for-the-new-official-city-flag-of-galveston/ The City of Galveston wants residents to vote on the design of the new flag. You choose from ten designs. Dave Fowler, 18 January 2021
image located by Paul Bassinson, 31 December 2019 Source: http://blog.carnivalneworleans.com/wp-content/uploads/20070419-galveston-texas.jpg Paul Bassinson, 31 December 2019
An article about the 1916 flag of Galveston, Texas: https://www.galveston.com/blog/1024/rosenberg-treasure-of-the-month-may-2019-the-galveston-municipal-flag/ Dave Fowler, 5 May 2019 Rosenberg Treasure of the Month: May 2019 - The Galveston Municipal Flag image located by Dave Fowler, 6 May 2019 During the month of May [2019], Rosenberg Library wi...
Jan 3, 2011 · Flag Timeline. States and their dates of admission are shown in bold red. Starting in 1819, the updated flag becomes legal on the Fourth of July following the date of admission. 1775. American ships in New England waters flew a "Liberty Tree" flag in 1775.
The history of Galveston, Texas, begins with the archaeological record of Native Americans who used the island. The first European settlements on the island were constructed around 1816. The Port of Galveston was established in 1825 by the Congress of Mexico following its successful revolution from Spain.
This article contains a list of the flags and/or modifications made to the flags of current U.S. states and territories, through the present day.
Historians believe that early in the life of the Texas republic, Texans used a modified American flag, with 13 stripes and a single Lone Star in the blue canton. In late 1838, the Texas Senate commissioned a new flag that would better symbolize the independence of the Republic of Texas.
Galveston, Texas, is a city rich in history, culture, and tradition. From its early beginnings as a settlement to its evolution into a major port city, Galveston has played a vital role in shaping the history of the state of Texas and the United States as a whole.
