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Pelican Island (Texas)

Coordinates: 29°17′08″N 94°49′38″W / 29.28556°N 94.82722°W / 29.28556; -94.82722
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Pelican Island
Map
Geography
LocationGalveston Bay
Coordinates29°17′08″N 94°49′38″W / 29.28556°N 94.82722°W / 29.28556; -94.82722
Administration
United States

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.[citation needed]

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]


References

  1. ^ "Pelican Island". Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
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29°17′08″N 94°49′38″W / 29.28556°N 94.82722°W / 29.28556; -94.82722

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