Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Belle Sherman Kendall

Photographed by Brian Anderson, September 3, 2018

1. Belle Sherman Kendall Marker

Inscription. The daughter of Texas Revolutionary War general Sidney Sherman and Catherine Isabell (Cox), Belle Sherman (1847-1919) was born in Harrisburg and married William E. Kendall in 1867. After making Houston her home in 1878, Belle S. Kendall became a noted civic leader. She was a founding member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Woman's Club of Houston. Under her leadership, the Woman's Club played a pivotal role in developing the Houston Public Library system. After securing funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie for the city's first public library building, Belle was honored at the cornerstone ceremony in 1902. In 1969 a branch library was named in her honor.

Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12435.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • War, Texas Independence • Women. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list.

Location. 29° 45.955′ N, 95° 23.153′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park. It can be reached from the intersection of Washington Avenue and Custus

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Street, on the right when traveling east. Belle Sherman Kendall is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Section D-1, Lot 070. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2525 Washington Avenue, Houston TX 77007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Anson Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); Darius Gregg (within shouting distance of this marker); James S. and Alfred T. Lucas (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Robert Cade (about 300 feet away); David Finney Stuart, M.D. (about 300 feet away); The Rev. William M. Tryon (about 300 feet away); Irvin Capers Lord (about 400 feet away); Caspar Braun (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.

Belle Sherman Kendall Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, September 3, 2018

2. Belle Sherman Kendall Gravesite

Belle Sherman Kendall Grave Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, September 3, 2018

3. Belle Sherman Kendall Grave Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 775 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.