Richmond in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mamie and A.P. George
Photographed By Madeleine Schimmer, June 10, 2023
1. Mamie and A.P. George Marker
Both descendants of early Texas settlers, Mary Elizabeth "Mamie" Davis (1877-1971) and Albert Peyton George (1873-1955) supported and served Richmond and Fort Bend County through a legacy of ranching and philanthropy. After they married in 1896, they decided to move to the old Ryon Family Homestead and built a folk Victorian cottage, completed in 1899 and remodeled in 1911. A.P. and Mamie managed ranching and farming interests, gaining special notice for developing the Brahorn cattle breed. Through generous financial support, the Georges were the driving force behind many community projects. The couple established the George Foundation in 1945 to benefit the people of Fort Bend County.
Erected 2019 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 22453.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 29° 29.613′ N, 95° 40.978′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Farm to Market Road 762 and Prairie Road. The marker and historic home are located within the George Ranch Historical Park. There are many historical
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The John H. Pickens Davis House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Booth (approx. 3.2 miles away); Williams Family (approx. 4.7 miles away); Mrs. Jane Herbert Wilkinson Long (approx. 5˝ miles away); Concord Cemetery (approx. 5.9 miles away); Brown-Beard Cemetery (approx. 6.7 miles away); Andrew Jackson Beard (approx. 6.8 miles away); The Second Mrs. Lamar (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
More about this marker. Marker topics include: Agriculture, Architecture, Charity and Public Work, Parks & Recreational Areas, Settlements & Settlers, Women
Also see . . . The George Ranch. George Ranch Historical Park website homepage (Submitted on June 12, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By Madeleine Schimmer, June 10, 2023
2. Mamie and A.P. George
Photographed By Madeleine Schimmer, June 10, 2023
3. Mamie and A.P. George marker
Photographed By Madeleine Schimmer, June 10, 2023
4. Mamie and A.P. George home at the George Ranch Historical Park in Richmond, TX.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2023, by Madeleine Schimmer of Richmond, Texas. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 11, 2023, by Madeleine Schimmer of Richmond, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
