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Galveston Island

Galveston Island is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast in the United States, about 50 miles southeast of Houston. The entire island, with the exception of Jamaica Beach, is within the city limits of the City of Galveston in Galveston County. The island is about 27 miles long and no more than 3 miles wide at its widest point. The island is oriented generally northeast-southwest, with the Gulf of Mexico on the east and south, West Bay on the west, and Galveston Bay on the north.

Located at 29.2856, -94.8272 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Barrier islands of Texas, Geography of Galveston County, Texas, Galveston, Texas

Galveston College

Galveston College (GC) is a comprehensive community college located on Galveston Island in Galveston, Texas, United States. GC is led by a president who answers to nine member publicly elected Board of Regents.

Located at 29.2846, -94.8085 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Education in Galveston, Texas, Education in Galveston County, Texas, Universities and colleges in Texas, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Community colleges in Texas, Buildings and structures in Galveston, Texas

Sam Maceo

Salvatore Maceo, also known as Sam Maceo, was a businessman, community leader, and organized crime boss in Galveston, Texas in the United States. Because of his efforts, Galveston Island became a nationally known resort town during the early and mid 20th century, a period known as Galveston's Open Era. He and his brother, both Sicilian immigrants, owned numerous restaurant and casino venues including the now-vanished Hollywood Dinner Club and the Balinese Room.

Located at 29.2811, -94.8258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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People from Sicily, American mobsters of Sicilian descent, People from Galveston, Texas, History of Galveston, Texas, 1894 births, 1951 deaths

William Lewis Moody, Jr

William Lewis Moody Jr. (January 25, 1865 – July 21, 1954) was an American financier and entrepreneur from Galveston, Texas, who founded a private bank, an insurance company, and one of the largest charitable foundations in the United States. Moody was active in the day-to-day operations of his companies until two days before his death.

Located at 29.2811, -94.8258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1865 births, 1954 deaths, American financiers, American bankers, American philanthropists, People from Galveston, Texas, Virginia Military Institute alumni, Businesspeople from Texas

Free State of Galveston

The Free State of Galveston (sometimes referred to as the Republic of Galveston Island) was a whimsical name given to the island city of Galveston in the U.S. state of Texas during the early-to-mid-20th century. Today, the term is sometimes used to describe the culture and history of that era. During the Roaring Twenties, Galveston Island emerged as a popular resort town, attracting celebrities from around the country.

Located at 29.2811, -94.8258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Culture of Galveston, Texas, Galveston County, Texas, Gambling in the United States, Greater Houston, Gulf of Mexico, History of Galveston, Texas, History of Texas, Populated coastal places in Texas, Prohibition in the United States, Seaside resorts in the United States

Rosario Maceo

Rosario Maceo (Sr. ), also known as Papa Rose or Rose Maceo, was a Sicilian immigrant and organized crime boss in Galveston, Texas in the United States. Because of his efforts and those of his brother Sam, Galveston Island became a nationally known resort town during the early and mid 20th century, during a period known as Galveston's Wide-Open Era. They owned various restaurant and casino venues including the now-vanished Hollywood Dinner Club and the Balinese Room.

Located at 29.2811, -94.8258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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People from Sicily, American mobsters of Sicilian descent, People from Galveston, Texas, History of Galveston, Texas, 1887 births, 1954 deaths

Norris Wright Cuney

Norris Wright Cuney, or simply Wright Cuney, (May 12, 1846 – March 3, 1898) was an American politician, union leader, and African American activist in Texas in the United States. He became active in Galveston politics serving as an alderman and a national Republican delegate. Cuney was a member of the Union League and helped to unionize black workers in Galveston substantially improving employment opportunities and educational opportunities for blacks in the city.

Located at 29.2811, -94.8258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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African Americans' rights activists, American humanitarians, American people of Swiss descent, Anti-racism in the United States, People from Galveston, Texas, People from Waller County, Texas, 1846 births, 1898 deaths, Texas Republicans, African-American politicians, Republican Party (United States), History of Galveston, Texas, History of African-American civil rights, 19th-century African-American activists

Maud Cuney Hare

Maud Cuney Hare (née Cuney, 1874–1936) was an American musician, author, and African American activist in New England in the United States. She was born in Galveston, the daughter of famed civil rights leader Norris Wright Cuney who led the Texas Republican Party. Among her many literary and musical contributions she is most remembered for her final work Negro Musicians and Their Music, which helped document the development of African American arts.

Located at 29.2811, -94.8258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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African Americans' rights activists, American humanitarians, Anti-racism in the United States, People from Boston, Massachusetts, People from Galveston, Texas, 1874 births, 1936 deaths, History of Galveston, Texas, History of African-American civil rights