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

Original Oleander Planting in Galveston

Photographed by Jim Evans, July 8, 2012

1. Original Oleander Planting in Galveston Marker

Inscription. Brought from Jamaica, 1841, by local businessman Joseph Osterman; planted by Osterman's sister, Mrs. Isidore Dyer, in yard of her home at this location. Transplanted when new structure was placed here, 1939, this oleander is an outgrowth of original Dyer planting.

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7540.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 29° 18.027′ N, 94° 47.667′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It is at the intersection of Sealy Avenue and 25th Street, on the left when traveling west on Sealy Avenue. 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: Texas Heroes Monument (about 400 feet away); Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry System (about 400 feet away); Galveston Storm of 1900 (about 400 feet away); City of Galveston (about 400 feet away); The Eugenia & George Sealy Pavilion (about 500 feet away); Texas First Bank (about 500 feet away); Al Edwards / Juneteenth Celebration (about 600 feet away); The Rosenberg Library (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

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

Also see . . .
1. History of the Oleander in the United States. Surprise. They began in Galveston (Submitted on July 9, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)

2. Galveston's Oleander Festival. (Submitted on July 9, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)

Photographed by Jim Evans, July 8, 2012

2. Original Oleander Planting in Galveston Marker

The flowering bush on the corner is an oleander. Galveston is famous for oleanders and has many throughout the island.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 906 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.