We are looking for a host of the Gulf Coast Region of Texas.  We have other Regions of Texas also available for adoption so if you are interested in volunteering, please visit our Volunteer Information Page and get in touch with Kim.  Basic html knowledge to build a webpage is required, along with a desire to transcribe data. Although we do not have time to do personal research for you we hope you will be able to help this site grow with your submissions.  Texas's Gulf Coast stretches for hundreds of miles, from the Louisiana border to Brownsville on the Rio Grande and inland about 60 miles. There are many small towns along the gulf coast, but mainly a tourist venue exists along the beach areas that are inhabitable along the coast. Galveston Island, was first settled by Jao de la Porta, along with his brother Morin in 1816.  Joa de la Porta was born in Portugal of Jewish parentage and later became a Jewish Texan trader. In 1818, Jean Laffite appointed Jao supercargo for the Karankawa Indian trade. When Laffite left Galveston Island in 1820, Jao became a full-time trader. On September 8, 1900, the greatest natural disaster to ever strike the United States occurred at Galveston, Texas. In the early evening hours of September 8, the Galveston hurricane of 1900 came ashore, bringing with it a great storm surge that inundated most of Galveston Island and the city of Galveston. As a result, much of the city was destroyed and at least 6,000 people were killed in a few hours time. The Gulf Coast region is rich in history and has a vibrant past. If you would like to contribute to this collection of history please email us and we will gladly post it for you.

The Counties of the Texas Gulf Coast Region include: Aransas  Harris  Orange Brazoria Jackson Refugio Calhoun Jefferson San Patricio Chambers Kenedy Victoria Cameron Kleberg Waller Fort Bend Matagorda Wharton Galveston Nueces Willacy

 

	1. PANHANDLE 1A. PANHANDLE PLAINS 2. BIG BEND COUNTRY 3. HILL COUNTRY 4. PRAIRIES AND LAKES 5. PINEY WOODS 6. SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS 7. GULF COAST
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