Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
George Seeligson Home
1. Photo Wanted of the George Seeligson Home Marker
Galveston-born George Seeligson (1841-1912) was a prominent local merchant. In 1872 he married Maria Davenport (1847-1928). He built this 1875 house on another lot in this block. Like many fine Galveston homes, it combines Greek Revival and Victorian styling. It was moved to this site with the Seeligsons erected a larger residence in 1887. Later occupied by their daughter Lillian (Mrs. John) Winterbotham (1875-1953), it was purchased in 1954 by Mr. and Mrs. James E. Johnson.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976
Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7181.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 29° 18.312′ N, 94° 46.83′ W. Marker was in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It was on Avenue H west of 12th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1208 Ball Street (Avenue H), Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: George Washington Chapter - DAR (within shouting distance of this marker); Menard-Ganter House
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More about this marker. Correspondent was unable to find the marker on Dec. 12, 2019.
Photographed by Jim Evans, December 14, 2019
2. George Seeligson Home
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 618 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 16, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on December 15, 2019, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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