ones to be constructed were built on stilts. Sand dredged from nearby waterways was pumped into the area within the seawall. In time, the elevation of the eastern portion of the island was raised by as much as 17 ft (5.2 m). See also Henry Cohen Community House History of the Jews in Galveston, Texas Battle of Galveston References Further information Galveston Island State Park official web site. External links Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Galveston Island State Park Barrier islands of Texas Islands of Galveston County, Texas Galveston, Texas Galveston Bay Area Pirate dens and locations