Marker Inscription
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.
About this site
DAR, George Washington Chapter 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, -94.7809 near Galveston. The nearest cataloged historic site is Seeligson, George (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Menard-Ganter House, Frederich-Erhard House, and William and Adele Skinner House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5167007425. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
