Central Business District in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
On November 6, 1891, seventeen women met at the home of Mrs. Andrew Briscoe at this site to organize an auxiliary to the Texas Veterans Association. Mrs. Anson Jones was elected president of the new organization, Daughters of the Lone Star Republic. Goals set for the group included preserving the memories of Texas Revolution heroes, instilling Texas patriotism in the state's school children, preservation of historic sites, and promoting statewide celebrations of Texas Independence Day (March 2) and San Jacinto Day (April 21).
The first annual meeting of the organization was held in Lampasas on April 21, 1892. A resolution was passed to change the group's name to the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. By 1892 the first two chapters had been formed, one in Galveston and one in Houston.
The D.R.T. has been in the forefront of many historic preservation projects throughout the state. Clara Driscoll, on behalf of the D.R.T., wrote personal checks to save the Alamo from demolition. The organization also led efforts to preserve and commemorate the San Jacinto Battlefield site, and maintains the old General Land Office and French Legation buildings in Austin as museums.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10646.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1867.
Location. 29° 45.383′ N, 95° 21.473′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is on Crawford Street north of Capitol Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 609 Crawford Street, Houston TX 77002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Annunciation Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Annunciation Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Old Houston Academy (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Home of President Sam Houston (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of General Sam Houston House (approx. ¼ mile away); San Jacinto Street (approx. ¼ mile away); Thomas William House, Jr. (approx. ¼ mile away); Christ Church Cathedral (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
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Also see . . .
1. Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Website homepage (Submitted on January 5, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
2. Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Handbook of Texas website entry (Submitted on January 5, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
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