About this property
The United States Customs House and Court House, also known as Old Galveston Customhouse, in Galveston, Texas, is a former home of custom house, post office, and court facilities for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, and later for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Completed in 1861, the structure is now owned and operated by The Hodge Law Firm.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000747. It was listed on August 24, 1970.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Old Galveston Customhouse listed on the National Register?
Old Galveston Customhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Old Galveston Customhouse?
Old Galveston Customhouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Galveston Customhouse?
The period of significance for Old Galveston Customhouse is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Old Galveston Customhouse?
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