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Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad Survey

One of the oldest Texas railroad surveys. GH&H abstracts dominate the urban Houston–Galveston corridor, where modern parcels often trace title back to mid-19th-century railroad grants.

Abbreviation

GH&H

Established

1853

Primary Counties

Galveston, Harris, Brazoria + 1 more

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Block 5 Sec 14 GH&H Survey, Galveston County, TX

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GH&H coverage by county

Counties where GH&H Block & Section references are commonly cited. Each links to a county-scoped converter.

Galveston County Harris County Brazoria County Liberty County

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