Port Lavaca in Calhoun County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Port Lavaca Chapter No. 373 Order of the Eastern Star

Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2021

1. Port Lavaca Chapter No. 373 Order of the Eastern Star Marker

Inscription. The first Port Lavaca Chapter of the Eastern Star, No. 171, began in 1894, but ended 5 years later. On May 10, 1907, a second dispensation was constituted for Port Lavaca Chapter No. 373. Members of the earlier chapter were among the 13 charter members of the new group. Bertie Best served as the first Worthy Matron. A later member, Annie Leggett served as Deputy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Texas. Over the years, this organization has led in the support of numerous charities and benevolences.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1834-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4078.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1907.

Location. 28° 38.862′ N, 96° 39.188′ W. Marker is in Port Lavaca, Texas, in Calhoun County. It is on Virginia Street (Farm to Market Road 1090) one mile south of Maxwell Ditch Road, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in front of the Lavaca Lodge #36 AF&AM. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3484 FM 1090, Port Lavaca TX 77979, 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lavaca Lodge No. 36, A.F.& A.M. (here, next to this marker); Site of the Town of Linnville

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Salem Lutheran Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); Springs of Calhoun County (approx. 1.6 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Port Lavaca (approx. 2 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); Port Lavaca (approx. 2.3 miles away); Half Moon Reef Lighthouse (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Lavaca.

The Port Lavaca Chapter No. 373 Order of the Eastern Star Marker is on the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2021

2. The Port Lavaca Chapter No. 373 Order of the Eastern Star Marker is on the right

The view of the Port Lavaca Chapter No. 373 Order of the Eastern Star Marker from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2021

3. The view of the Port Lavaca Chapter No. 373 Order of the Eastern Star Marker from the road

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.