Greenway/Upper Kirby in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Forum of Civics of River Oaks Garden Club
Built about 1880. Until 1920, the John Smith School. Restored 1927 by Will Hogg. A memorial since 1942 to Will and Mike Hogg. Gardens added 1955. Open to public.
Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10667.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 29° 44.528′ N, 95° 25.074′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Greenway/Upper Kirby. Marker is at the intersection of Westheimer Road and Argonne Street, on the right when traveling east on Westheimer Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2503 Westheimer Rd, Houston TX 77098, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gov. John B. Connally, Jr. House (approx. half a mile away); Hugo Victor Neuhaus, Jr. House (approx. one mile away); John Sessums, Jr. (approx. 1.2 miles away); Bering Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Rev. John Henry "Jack" Yates (approx. 1.3 miles away); College Memorial Park Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); St. Thomas High School (approx. 1˝ miles away); Fondren Mansion (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
More about this marker. The area was fenced and entry was locked on Sunday when we were there.
Regarding Forum of Civics of River Oaks Garden Club. River Oaks is Houston's wealthiest community. Homes range from 2 to 30 million dollars.
Also see . . . River Oaks Garden Club. Website homepage (Submitted on March 20, 2013, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
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