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George Washington Chapter - DAR

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1224 Ball Ave., Galveston, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 18' 19.462032", -94° 46' 49.431144"
 
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     On June 17, 1895, at the home of Mrs. George Seeligson, located at this site, the George Washington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed. The name was selected because charter members included Mrs. Sydney Fontaine and her daughter Shirley, descendants of George Washington. This was the first DAR chapter in Texas, predating the state organization by five years. Since its founding, the group has pursued its goal of historic preservation, education of youth, and promotion of good citizenship.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

George Washington Chapter - DAR Historical Marker Location Map, Galveston, Texas