Hendley Building (USACE) - Galveston,TX
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jhuoni
N 29° 18.476 W 094° 47.500
15R E 325996 N 3243434
Hendley's Row is known for its contribution to Galvestons Maritime Commerce, but it also served as the home of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston.
Waymark Code: WMT258
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2016
Views: 3
The Hendley Building
Built 1855-1859. First commercial building in Galveston. As the first headquarters of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston Engineering Office, established February 25, 1880. From these offices, the first district engineer, Major Samuel M. Mansfield, directed the earliest river and harbor improvements along the Texas Gulf Coast. Offices in the Henley building were occupied by the Army Engineers until 1888.
Donated by Galveston District, Corps of Engineers
16 June 1975
Group that erected the marker: Army Corps of Engineers
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
2010 Strand St.
Galveston, TX USA
77550
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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