Fort Crockett

Fort Crockett is a former military base on Galveston's coast located at the intersection of 53rd Street and Seawall Boulevard. The grounds still display several concrete fortifications and structures from its active military years.

The United States acquired beachfront property in Galveston in 1897 and established a military facility three years later named after David Crockett. During World War II, the installation was equipped with heavy artillery guns to defend the Gulf Coast.

The site now serves research and educational programs that have completely replaced its military purpose. Visitors can observe how a former military area transformed into a center for learning and scientific study.

Visitors can reach the grounds from Seawall Boulevard and view the concrete structures from the road easily. The experience is shaped by the site's closeness to the shoreline and its open setting that allows casual exploration.

Two massive concrete revetments still stand from World War II and show where large artillery guns were once anchored. These structures have remained largely unchanged and offer a direct window into the defensive technology of that era.