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

Homesite of Adolph Dolson

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024

1. Homesite of Adolph Dolson Marker

Inscription. Galveston native Adolph D. Dolson was the son of a Norwegian father and Irish mother who migrated here in the 1860s. An active businessman during the first half of the twentieth century, Dolson served four terms (1943-1950) as Galveston's finance commissioner. He also was a prominent civic and religious leader who received papal honors for service to his community and to the Catholic Church. Dolson and his wife, Catherine (Norris) lived in this home, built in 1907 for Morris and Rachel Wansker, from 1937 until his death in 1950.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7434.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 29° 18.14′ N, 94° 47.231′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It is on Sealy Avenue east of 19th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1817 Sealy Ave, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in

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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: The Maas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sonnentheil Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Isabella Offenbach Maas Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maud Moller House (about 300 feet away); Van der Linde House (about 500 feet away); William and Lena Juneman Smith (about 600 feet away); Trube House (about 600 feet away); Adriance-Springer House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Clarke-Jockusch Home (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024

2. Homesite of Adolph Dolson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 312 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.