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In the 1840s, poverty, social unrest, and war in central Europe caused thousands of German families to flee to America. Of these, many made their way to Galveston, where they were transported by steamboat to Houston. There . . .
(Settlements & Settlers • Roads & Vehicles • Immigration) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
In the 1840s, poverty, social unrest, and war in central Europe caused thousands of German families to flee to America. Of these, many made their way to Galveston, where they were transported by steamboat to Houston. There . . . (Settlements & Settlers • Roads & Vehicles • Immigration) Includes complete text, location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.