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Powhatan House

Galveston, Galveston County

Marker Text

Early Galveston hotel; built 1847 by John Seabrook Sydnor, Galveston mayor 1846-1847. Greek revival architecture; Doric columns from Maine. Has served as orphanage, military academy, residence, and set for a motion picture. Now Galveston Garden Center. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address 3427 Avenue O
Location Description
Marker # 7546
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code inns, hotels, motels; Greek Revival (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 29.290284, -94.803902

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