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

The Rotary Club of Galveston

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024

1. The Rotary Club of Galveston Marker

Inscription. The Rotary Club of Galveston was chartered June 1, 1913, the fifth Rotary Club established in Texas and the 73rd admitted to the International Association of Rotary Clubs.

The Rotary Club members participate in programs of club, vocational, community and international service. The Rotary Club meets at this location every Wednesday at noon.

Service Above Self

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1913.

Location. 29° 18.533′ N, 94° 47.62′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It can be reached from the intersection of Wharf Road and 22nd Street. Marker is at the restaurant entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2200 Harborside Dr, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also 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 walking distance of this marker: Battle of Galveston (within shouting distance of this marker); Middle Passage Galveston, Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); Thompson Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Armour & Company Building (about 500 feet away); Mallory-Produce Building (about 500 feet away); The First National Bank of Galveston (about 600 feet away); The Strand (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024

2. The Rotary Club of Galveston Marker

Arrow points to the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.