About Galveston
The name "Galveston" is derived from the Spanish word "galveztown," which honors Bernardo de Gálvez, a Spanish colonial governor and military leader. Gálvez played a significant role in supporting the American colonies during the American Revolutionary War. The name "Galveston" serves as a tribute to his contributions and legacy.
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Here's how to represent Galveston in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Galveston using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.