Galveston

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The city of Galveston is the county seat of Galveston County and now hosts a population of roughly 57,466. The city limits stretch across 208 square miles. The city of Galveston is situated on Galveston Island as part of the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area.

In the past, the region was initially settled by the Akokisa and Karankawa Tribe and was referred to as Auia by the local natives. The name was changed to Galveston by Jose de Evia in 1785, who named the city after the Count of Galvez, Bernardo de Galvez y Madrid. The first European settlements which were established on the island were built about 1816. Immediately after, the Congress of Mexico established the Port of Galveston during the year 1825 following its successful revolution from Spain. The city wasn't incorporated until the year 1839. During the Texas Revolution, Galveston served as the main port for the Texas Navy. It was also the place of the Second Battle of Galveston during the American Civic war on the 1st of January, 1863.

The city's economy is mostly dependent upon tourism, health care, financial and shipping businesses. The University of Texas Medical Branch campus is amongst the region's major economic forces, because it covers 84-acres and hosts over 2,500 students. Galveston is a historic treasure trove, with over 60 structures listed in the National Register of Historic Treasures. The city of Galveston has six historic districts which consists of some of the oldest nineteenth-century buildings.

Galveston Island Park is among the most famous destinations in the city. The city of Galveston boasts many beaches, like for example Jamaica Beach, Bermuda Beach, East Beach and Palm Beach. For those seeking facilities for recreational outdoor activities, the city of Galveston provides some parks like Stewart Beach Park, the Schreiber Park, Apffel Park, San Jacinto Park and Sheppard Park. The Galveston County Museum, Old Fort San Jacinto, Moody mansion Museum and the Mardi Gras Museum all provide educational and entertaining activities.

Galveston initially started developing into a Major U.S. commercial center and amongst the largest ports within the nation during the 19th century. The Port of Galveston, that is also referred to as as the Galveston Wharves, began as a trading post in the year 1825. Since then, the port has expanded to cover almost 850 acres. It is located on the north side of Galveston Island, with several facilities on Pelican Island but with the majority situated on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The facilities are equipped to handle various cargo, including containers, dry and liquid bulk, Roll-on/roll-off, project cargo and refrigerated cargo.

The port serves the area by way of trade, but also is a passenger cruise ship terminal. The Carnival Conquest and the Carnival Ecstasy of the Carnival Cruise Lines vessels make port within Galveston. As of November 2011, the 3,930 passenger megaship Carnival Triumph and Carnival Magic will be joining them. Carnival Magic would be the largest cruise ship based at the port year round and will offer a seven-day Caribbean cruise from Galveston. MS Voyager of the Seas, run by Royal Caribbean International, is presently the largest ship based within Galveston. During the year 2012, Disney Magic would begin to offer 7 day cruises to Mexico and the Caribbean.

Historically, the city of Galveston is best known for the hurricane which damaged the city in the year 1900. The natural disaster which followed is still considered to be among the most devastating in the history of America.