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| Geography | |
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| Location | Galveston Bay |
| Coordinates | 29°17′08″N 94°49′38″W / 29.28556°N 94.82722°W |
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Pelican Island is an island located in Galveston County, Texas. It is part of the city of Galveston and is linked to Galveston Island by a causeway. The island is home to the Texas A&M University at Galveston as well as USS Stewart (DE-238), USS Cavalla (SS-244) and Seawolf Park. Seawolf Park is a National Wildlife Recreation area. Seawolf Parkway is a major street that runs across the island.[citation needed]
In 1965, Galveston businessman George Mitchell purchased a large parcel of land on Pelican Island and donated some of it for the permanent home of Texas A&M University at Galveston.[1]
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References
- ^ "Pelican Island". Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
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