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Texas City, Texas
Located in the
Gulf Coast
region, the town of Texas City, Texas is in
Galveston
county.
Texas City, a part of the Mainland Texas Gulf Coast area since before the turn of the century, has a colorful, interesting story to tell. The city has survived one of the worst man-made disasters that ever happened in America, the explosions of the S.S. Grandcamp and S.S. High Flyer in 1947; five major hurricanes, two depressions and two world wars in which in played a significant part. It's history includes Indians, the pirate Jean LaFitte, the first Aero Squadron of the U.S. Army, the exciting early oil boom days, and the growth of one of our nation's greatest industrial complexes.
Area residents and visitors enjoy a wide range of cultural amenities, including museums, libraries, historical sites, art galleries, and community theaters. Tourists are drawn by a rich variety of restaurants and excellent seafood cuisine.
Credits:
Old Postcards courtesy www.txgenweb.org/postcards
Courthouse Photos courtesy www.barnfield.net
State Park and Historic Site Photos courtesy State of Texas.
Misc. City Photos courtesy local tourism offices.
Misc. Photos courtesy All Across Texas.
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