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

The Eugenia & George Sealy Pavilion

Photographed by Jim Evans, June 9, 2012

1. The Eugenia & George Sealy Pavilion Marker

Inscription. Service to the community by the late George Sealy (1880-1944), Galveston financier and civic leader, and his wife Eugenia (1901-1987) was commemorated by the dedication of this pavilion in their memory. The pavilion is a gift to the people of Galveston from their three children, Mrs. Eugenia Sealy Cross of Marion, N.C., George Sealy III of Houston, and Lane T. Sealy of San Antonio

George Sealy was president of the Galveston Wharf Company at the time of his death, and Eugenia was a civic leader in Galveston during the World War II years and took part in her husband's many civic activities. Through his love of flowers Mr. Sealy did much to beautify the City of Galveston and to publicize the city as the "Oleander City." He was among those largely responsible for the beautification of the Broadway and 25th Street esplanades.

Dedicated September 28, 1988.
Janice R. Coggeshall, Mayor

Erected 1988 by City of Galveston.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 1820.

Location. 29° 18.033′ N, 94° 47.581′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It can be reached from the intersection

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of Sealy Avenue and 24th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Al Edwards / Juneteenth Celebration (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rosenberg Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Galveston (about 400 feet away); Texas First Bank (about 400 feet away); City of Galveston (about 400 feet away); Original Oleander Planting in Galveston (about 500 feet away); Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry System (about 500 feet away); Texas Heroes Monument (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Other markers no longer nearby. Ashton Villa, 1859 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Open Gates (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Nicholas J. Clayton (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

The Eugenia & George Sealy Pavilion image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Evans, June 9, 2012

2. The Eugenia & George Sealy Pavilion

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,217 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.