Jean Laffite or Lafitte -Pirate

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Great photo. I love the patina on the old fence. The stairs and opening really draw the eyes in. I keep wondering what's behind that wall? Love the historical info!

December 21, 2019

Very interesting history behind this cool photo!

December 05, 2019

Interesting history! I love visiting these kinds of sites. Love the photo too!

November 23, 2019

I had no idea that this was in Galveston. Very cool photo!

November 22, 2019

Lots of history with this photo, so much can be learned.

November 22, 2019

Jean Laffite or Lafitte -Pirate

Settled here in 1817 with his buccaneers and ships; under Mexican flag, continued his forays against Spanish shipping in the Gulf. On this site, he built his home, Maison Rouge (Red House), which was part of his fort; and upper story was pierced for cannon. It was luxuriously furnished with booty from captured ships. Leaving Galveston in 1821, upon demand of the United States, he burned his home, fort and whole village; then sailed to Yucatan. In 1870, present structure was built over old cellars and foundations of Maison Rouge. (1965)

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