Rollover
Rollover, a beachfront community on what is now State Highway 87 on Bolivar Peninsula next to Rollover Pass in eastern Galveston County, had a post office from 1897 until 1907, after which mail was delivered from Caplen. In 1907 the community's school had eighteen students and one teacher. The Rollover community faded after the establishment of Gilchrist around 1915.
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Diana J. Kleiner | © TSHA
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Belongs to
Rollover is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
No
Place type
Rollover is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- (Caplen)
- (Gilchrist)
Location
Latitude: 29.50606510Longitude: -94.50685760
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No