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A map of Galveston Island, a barrier island on the Texas Gulf coast in the United States
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A map of Galveston Island, a barrier island on the Texas Gulf coast in the United States

Galveston Island is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf coast in the United States, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Houston. The entire island, with the exception of the little Village of Jamaica Beach, is within the city limits of the City of Galveston. Image File history File links Galveston_island_0001. ... Image File history File links Galveston_island_0001. ... In geography, a bar is a linear shoaling landform feature within a body of water. ... Official language(s) See: Languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 268,581 sq mi (695,622 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... In geography, a bar is a linear shoaling landform feature within a body of water. ... Official language(s) See: Languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 268,581 sq mi (695,622 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Nickname: Bayou City Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Counties Harris County Fort Bend County Montgomery County Mayor Bill White Area    - City 1,558 km²  (601. ... Jamaica Beach is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. ... Nickname: The Oleander City Location in the state of Texas County Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas Area    - City 539. ...


The island is about 27 miles (43 kilometers) long and no more than 3 miles (5 kilometers) 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. The island's main access point from the mainland is the Interstate Highway 45 causeway that crosses West Bay on the northeast side of the island. The far north end of the island is separated from the Bolivar Peninsula by Galveston Harbor, the entrance to Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel. Ferry service is available between Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. The southern end of the island is separated from the mainland by San Luis Pass. The San Luis Pass-Vacek Toll Bridge connects the San Luis Pass Road on Galveston Island with the Bluewater Highway that leads south into the town of Surfside Beach. Gulf of Mexico in 3D perspective. ... Galveston Bay is a large estuary located along Texass coastline. ... Interstate 45 (abbreviated I-45 or in Texas IH-45) is an intrastate interstate highway located entirely within the state of Texas, United States. ... Bolivar Peninsula is a narrow strip of land in Galveston County, Texas that separates the eastern part of Galveston Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. ... The Port of Houston is the port of Houston, Texas, the fourth largest city in the United States. ... Surfside Beach is a city located in Brazoria County, Texas. ...


Education

Galveston Island is within the Galveston Independent School District. Galveston Independent School District is a school district based in Galveston, Texas. ...


Galveston has the following educational institutions:


Alamo Elementary, Burnet Elementary, Crenshaw Elementary (actually located in Boliver, TX but is apart of Galveston ISD), Morgan Elementary, Oppe Elementary, Parker Elementary, Rosenberg Elementary, Scott Elementary;


Austin Middle School, Central Middle School, Crenshaw Middle School (actually located in Boliver, TX but is apart of Galveston ISD), Weis Middle School;


Ball High School;


Galveston Community College (GCC), University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG).


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Galveston, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1994 words)
Galveston is the county seat of Galveston County located along the Gulf Coast region in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area.
Galveston is accessible by a causeway linking Galveston Island to the mainland on the north end of the city, a toll bridge on the western end of the island, and by ferry boat service on the east end of the city.
In 1839, the City of Galveston adopted a charter and was incorporated by the Congress of the Republic of Texas.
Galveston Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (285 words)
Galveston Island is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf coast in the United States, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Houston.
The entire island, with the exception of the little Village of Jamaica Beach, is within the city limits of the City of Galveston.
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.
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