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 United States Customs Service - 200 Years - Galveston, TX Posted by:  jhuoni
N 29° 18.330 W 094° 47.377
15R E 326191 N 3243162
The Fifth Act of Congress established the United States Customs Service on July 31, 1789. In 2003 the US Customs Service was merged into several other related federal agencies to create Customs and Border Protection.
Waymark Code: WMYTRP
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2018
Views: 1
Several weathered plaques are on the outside of this 1861 Classical Revival Building which housed the U.S. Customs Service, a Post Office and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. One denotes the building as a United States Courthouse and Federal Building, another tells that this facility was designated a Historic Customhouse in October 3, 1974.
The largest, honoring the 200th Anniversary of the U.S. Customs Service states:
On May 12th, 1988, under authorization of
Commissioner of Customs William Von Raab,
This historic structure, which first served
as a customs house upon its completion in 1861,
was rededicated in honor and recognition
of two centuries and serviced by men and
women of the U.S. Customs Service,
whose contributions and sacrifices have played a
significant role in the development of The
United States of America and the protection
of its citizens.
United States Customs Bicentennial 1789 - 1989
Anniversary Year: 1989
Year of Event, Organization or Occurance: 1789
Address:
502 20th Street
Galveston, TX USA
77550
Website: Not listed
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