“ Texas is the finest portion of the globe that has ever blessed my vision”, once said Sam Houston. A spanish navigator Jose’ Antonio de Evia arrived in the area in 1783 and named the bay “Galvezton” to honor Viceroy Bernardo de Galvez. Galveston did not start developing until the 1820’s and became the first and only deepwater port city in the Civil War Era. This, along with all of its cultural influences, is one of the many reasons that Galveston, Texas has remained important in Texas history. Galveston is an important part of Texas history through its geography, culture, and impact on today’s society.