South Central Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

San Jacinto Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas

Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 24, 2022

1. San Jacinto Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Marker

Inscription. On November 9, 1891, eight Houston women organized the San Jacinto Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Founding members were Mrs. Andrew Briscoe; Miss Belle Fenn; Mrs. John R. Fenn, who served as chapter president until 1896; Miss Annie Hume; Mrs. Anson Jones, widow of the last Republic president; Mrs. A. B. Looscan; Mrs. J. J. McKeever; and Mrs. Minnie Phelps Vasmer. The state organization had been formed three days earlier in the Houston home of Mrs. Briscoe.

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

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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. It 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.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 24, 2022

2. San Jacinto Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Marker

Marker is located to the right of the cabin entryway.

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.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Major Richard William (Dick) Dowling C.S.A. (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been permanently removed).

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 683 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.