National Historic Landmark

East End Historic District

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas
Listed
May 29, 1975
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
75001979

About this property

The East End Historic District encompasses a large 19th-century residential area in eastern Galveston, Texas. The area is roughly bounded by Broadway to the south, Market St to the north, 19th St to the west, and 9th street to the east. The area has one of the best-preserved and largest concentrations of 19th-century residential architecture in Texas. It was developed mainly at a time when Galveston was the state's preeminent port. The historic district, designated locally in 1970, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

Location

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas
29.30553, -94.78411

Categories

ARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
National Register nomination ›
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about East End Historic District

This page lists East End Historic District. A full Aubrey report for an address near it pulls together this listing alongside battlefield records, land patents, and every other historical record within a chosen radius:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your East End Historic District report
Or see a real report first

Nearby Historic Sites

Bishop's Palace
Industrial
0.2 mi
House at 2017-2023 Avenue I
Industrial
0.3 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Civil War
0.3 mi
Lasker Home for Homeless Children
Industrial
0.3 mi
Old Galveston Customhouse
Civil War
0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

First Battle of Galveston
1862Civil War
0.8 mi
Battle of Galveston — Confederate Recapture
1863Civil War
0.8 mi
Battle of Galveston (January 1, 1863)
1863Civil War
0.9 mi

Questions about this property

When was East End Historic District listed on the National Register?

East End Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 1975.

What type of historic resource is East End Historic District?

East End Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is East End Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. East End Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for East End Historic District?

The period of significance for East End Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

Can I research the history near East End Historic District?

Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near East End Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.

More in Galveston County

Historic places, battles, and census history across Galveston County.

Explore GalvestonCounty ›

More historic places in Texas

Browse all historic places in Texas.

View Texashistoric sites ›

Conflict records

Explore 19,000+ military engagements across American history.

Browse US conflicts ›

Texas history

Colonial settlement, territorial period, and statehood narrative.

Texashistory ›

Research the history near this site

An Aubrey US report for an address near East End Historic District will include this listing alongside battlefield records and other historical sources within your chosen radius.

Research your locationView a free sample report