Galveston County, Texas, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Galveston County is a coastal county in southeastern Texas, southeast of Houston along the Gulf of Mexico. Its geography includes mainland communities, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula, with Galveston Bay forming a major part of the coastal setting. The city of Galveston is the county seat. The Republic of Texas established the county in 1838, and ports, coastal settlement and transportation have shaped its development.