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(April 12, 1812 - June 5, 1854) Texas War for Independence soldier; served also in Somervell Expedition against aggressors in Republic of Texas. Born in New York state. Came to Texas in 1830s. Settled 1838 in Houston, to help his brothers, Augustus C. and John Kirby Allen, establish city. George Allen in 1839 became first committeeman appointed to make improvements in shipping artery, Buffalo Bayou. He married Harriet E. Fenley of Nacogdoches; they had 3 sons. Recorded - 1973
Allen, George is a historical marker in Houston, Harris County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 422 historical markers documented in Harris County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 849 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.7577, -95.3794 near Houston. The nearest cataloged historic site is Allen, John Kirby (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Ehlinger, Joseph, Reid, John R., and Moore, John W..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5201010590. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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