South Central Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
San Jacinto Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Preserving the San Jacinto Battlefield (18 mi. E) became a priority project for this chapter. In 1894 its members helped veterans mark key sites at San Jacinto. Members urged the state to acquire land there, and by 1900 some 327 acres were added to 10 acres held since 1883. The chapter placed 20 granite markers there by 1912.
State and Federal funds erected the San Jacinto Monument in 1936-39, so the chapter's own monument fund was used for other projects. This log headquarters was built in 1936 with Federal labor, and a bronze sun dial was placed at the battlefield in 1939.
The chapter developed the Children of the Republic organization in 1936, and sponsors student essays on Texas history. Local libraries receive books and funds, and D. R. T. state projects are generously supported.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10772.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, Texas Independence • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is November 9, 1891.
Location. 29° 42.724′ N, 95° 23.622′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in South Central Houston. Marker is on Cambridge Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1510 Cambridge Street, Houston TX 77030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pioneer Memorial Log House (here, next to this marker); The Roy and Lillie Cullen Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Autry House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Holcombe House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rice University (approx. half a mile away); General Sam Houston (approx. 0.7 miles away); Southend Water Pumping Station (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Garden Club of Houston (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.