Galveston is named for the area which includes Galveston Island and Galveston Bay which was first named Galvezton after Viceroy Bernardo de Gálvez, an ally of the United States during the American Revolution.
Galveston is named for the area. This area includes Galveston Island. This area includes Galveston Bay. This Galveston Bay was first named Galvezton after Viceroy Bernardo de Gálvez during the American Revolution. Viceroy Bernardo de Gálvez is an ally of the United States.