Alamo Plaza in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Founding of the Pan American Round Table

Photographed by R. C.

1. Founding of the Pan American Round Table Marker

Inscription. Mrs. Florence Terry Griswold (1875-1941), a native Texan reared along the Mexican border, provided aid to refugees of Mexico's 1910 revolution. On October 16, 1916, she and 21 friends met at the historic Menger Hotel to found the Pan American Round Table, a union of women dedicated to mutual knowledge,understanding and friendship among women of the western hemisphere. Growing to include 166 tables in 16 countries by 1989, the movement has promoted its goals with such projects as contributions to libraries and awarding of scholarships.

Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3925.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1781.

Location. 29° 25.465′ N, 98° 29.139′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Alamo Plaza. It is on Alamo Plaza. Located on the south side of the Menger Hotel's inner courtyard garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio TX 78205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

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: Menger Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Menger Bar (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named

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Menger Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); This Noble Cottonwood (within shouting distance of this marker); Crockett Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Teddy Roosevelt, Jr. (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Menger Hotel (about 300 feet away); San Antonio Section - National Council of Jewish Women (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . . Pan American Round Tables of Texas. (Submitted on January 5, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed by R. C.

2. Founding of the Pan American Round Table Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,427 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.