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

Margie and Henry Peek

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 18, 2026

1. Margie and Henry Peek Marker

Inscription. This tree is planted in honor of this great nation's 200th birthday and as a living tribute to Margie and Henry Peek whose contributions to this country through the scouting movement is symbolic of our nation's strength

Erected 1976 by Boy Scout Troop 209.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list.

Location. 29° 47.467′ N, 95° 49.635′ W. Marker is in Katy, Texas, in Waller County. It is on George Bush Drive 0.2 miles west of Avenue D, on the right. The marker is in front of a tree just to the right of the Katy Veterans Memorial Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6206 George Bush Drive, Katy TX 77493, 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,

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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 within walking distance of this marker: Veterans of Foreign Wars Community Center (a few steps from this marker); George H. Lee (within shouting distance of this marker); 9 Natives Showcase Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Post Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Stockdick House (about 300 feet away); The Featherston House (about 400 feet away); The Wright House (about 400 feet away); Katy Heritage Park (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Katy.

Additional commentary.
1. The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series
This marker is included as part of the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series.

— Submitted September 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.

Margie and Henry Peek Marker in front of military museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 18, 2026

2. Margie and Henry Peek Marker in front of military museum

Katy Veterans Memorial Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 18, 2026

3. Katy Veterans Memorial Museum

The tree is just right of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.