About this property
The Texas Heroes Monument is located in Galveston, Texas, and was commissioned by Henry Rosenberg to commemorate the brave people who fought during the Texas Revolution. The monument was built by New England Granite Works using Concord, New Hampshire, granite and bronze. The total cost was $50,000, and it was shipped before June 4, 1899.
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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 84001737. It was listed on August 13, 1984.
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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 Texas Heroes Monument listed on the National Register?
Texas Heroes Monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Texas Heroes Monument?
Texas Heroes Monument is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Texas Heroes Monument?
The period of significance for Texas Heroes Monument is recorded as the colonial era.
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