Fourth Ward in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

George Allen

(April 12, 1812 - June 5, 1854)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019

1. George Allen Marker

Inscription. 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

Erected 1973 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10590.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence.

Location. 29° 45.465′ N, 95° 22.76′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in the Fourth Ward. It is on West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in the Founders Memorial Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1217 West Dallas Street, Houston TX 77019, 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: John Kirby Allen (here, next to this marker); John R. Reid (a few steps from this marker); John W. Moore (a few steps

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from this marker); James Collinsworth (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Ehlinger (a few steps from this marker); Archibald S. Lewis (a few steps from this marker); John Austin Wharton (a few steps from this marker); David Porter Richardson (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Markers Associated with the Allen Brothers

Allen Family Plot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019

2. Allen Family Plot

Gravemarker of Rowland and Sally (Chapman) Allen image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019

3. Gravemarker of Rowland and Sally (Chapman) Allen

Parents of Augustus C., John K., and George Allen (all of whom are the subject of historical markers in this cemetery).

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 566 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.