Boerne in Kendall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Boerne Chapter No. 200 - O.E.S.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 26, 2021

1. Boerne Chapter No. 200 - O.E.S. Marker

Inscription.

The foundations of the Order of the Eastern Star began in the 1840s and, by 1867, developed into a system of local chapters. Eastern Star is dedicated to the principles of truth, charity, and loving kindness. Organized in June 1910, the Boerne chapter had membership of twenty women and men when chartered on October 11, 1911. Many members belonged to pioneer families of the area. Virgil (Taylor) Calrow, the wife of a Rough Rider and Texas Ranger, was the first Worthy Matron. The chapter contributes to local charities and awards scholarships to graduating seniors. Supporting Masonic youth, in 1952 the chapter helped organize Assembly #229, Order of Rainbow for girls.

Erected 2012 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17334.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1910.

Location. 29° 47.804′ N, 98° 43.557′ W. Marker is in Boerne, Texas, in Kendall County. Marker is at the intersection of East Blanco Road and South Plant Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Blanco Road. The marker is located in front of the Kendall Masonic Lodge #897. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 897 East Blanco Road, Boerne TX 78006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. Kendall Masonic Lodge No. 897 (here, next to this marker); Transportation Timeline (within shouting distance of this marker); SA and AP (within shouting distance of this marker); Lott Lines (within shouting distance of this marker); San Antonio Railroads (within shouting distance of this marker); San Antonio, Fredericksburg & Northern Railroad Company (SAF&N) (within shouting distance of this marker); Julius A. and Anna Phillip House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Boerne Schoolhouses (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boerne.

The Boerne Chapter No. 200 - O.E.S. Marker is the marker on the right of the two marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 26, 2021

2. The Boerne Chapter No. 200 - O.E.S. Marker is the marker on the right of the two marker

The view of the Boerne Chapter No. 200 - O.E.S. Marker from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 26, 2021

3. The view of the Boerne Chapter No. 200 - O.E.S. Marker from the road

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.