Central Business District in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of the Home of A.C. and Charlotte M. Allen
Site of the home of A.C. and Charlotte M. Allen who named this city for the hero of San Jacinto General Sam Houston
1836
John McKnitt Alexander Chapter D.A.R.
1936
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Erected 1936 by John McKnitt Alexander Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Man-Made Features • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 29° 45.519′ N, 95° 21.828′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in the Central Business District. Memorial is at the intersection of Main Street and Rusk Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Houston TX 77002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kress Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Gulf Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Busy Corners (about 600 feet away); Former Site of Capitol, Republic of Texas (about 600 feet away); Site of the Organization of Lady Washington Chapter, NSDAR (about 700 feet away); Site of Capitol of the Republic of Texas (about 700 feet away); Thomas William House, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christ Church Cathedral (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.