Galveston County
Origin of the Name
Galveston County was named after its county seat, Galveston, which in turn was named after Bernardo de Gálvez, the Spanish governor of the Louisiana Territory from 1777 to 1785.
Galveston County
County Details
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County Seat Galveston
Established 1838
Population 350,682
Median Age 39
Land Area 379.29 sq mi
Water Area 494.6 sq mi
Total Area 873.89 sq mi
Percent Urban 95.94%
Percent Rural 4.06%
Latitude, Longitude 29.3763° N, 94.8521° W