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Galveston County Map, Texas

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Galveston County, Texas

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Sun, sand, and sea breezes. That’s Galveston County for you. This county is located on the Gulf Coast, just southeast of Houston. The island city of Galveston is the star attraction, with its historic Strand district and miles of beaches.

But there’s more to the county than just vacation vibes. Texas City has one of the biggest ports in the state. NASA’s Johnson Space Center sits partly in the county too. Fishing is big business and big fun. You can cast a line from piers, boats, or right off the beach.

Hurricanes are a fact of life here. The 1900 storm nearly wiped Galveston off the map. These days, a massive seawall helps keep the Gulf at bay. The county is a mix of old and new, with everything from Victorian mansions to modern beach houses.

CategoryDetails
County NameGalveston County
County SeatGalveston
PopulationApproximately 360,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesGalveston, Texas City, League City, Friendswood, Dickinson, La Marque, Santa Fe
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 45, State Highway 146, State Highway 6
FIPS Code48-167
Total Area (Land and Water)874 square miles (378 sq mi land, 496 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Harris County (North), Chambers County (Northeast), Brazoria County (West)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateTexas
Coordinates29°18’N, 94°47’W
EtymologyNamed after Bernardo de Gálvez, a Spanish governor of the Louisiana Territory
Major LandmarksGalveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Moody Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, The Strand Historic District
WebsiteGalveston County Website

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