Marker Inscription
Galveston-born George Seeligson (1841-1912) was a prominent local merchant. In 1872 he married Maria Davenport (1847-1928). He built this 1875 house on another lot in this block. Like many fine Galveston homes, it combines Greek revival and Victorian styling. It was moved to this site with the Seeligsons erected a larger residence in 1887. Later occupied by their daughter Lillian (Mrs. John) Winterbotham (1875-1953), it was purchased in 1954 by Mr. and Mrs. James E. Johnson. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976
About this site
Seeligson, George is a historical marker in Galveston, Galveston County, dedicated in 1976. It is one of 283 historical markers documented in Galveston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 373 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.3052, -94.7805 near Galveston. The nearest cataloged historic site is DAR, George Washington Chapter (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Menard-Ganter House, Best-Lucas House, and Frederich-Erhard House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5167007181. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
