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

"The Cradle"

 
 
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Photographed By Jim Evans, September 9, 2012
1. "The Cradle" Marker
Inscription.

Building in which in 1891 Misses Betty Ballinger and Hally Bryan founded the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, a society for historical preservation.

This Victorian structure was then library of "The Oaks," family home of the founders, who were descendants of William H. Jack, a soldier in 1836 Texas victory at San Jacinto and an official of the Republic. First president (1891-1908) of D. R. T. was widow of last Texas president, Anson Jones.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1962
 
Erected 1962 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8240.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal OrganizationsWar, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
 
Location. 29° 17.474′ N, 94° 47.807′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is at the intersection of Avenue O 1/2 and 29th Street, on the right when traveling west on Avenue O 1/2. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2902 Avenue O 1/2, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hutchings House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hutchings House (about 500 feet away); Galveston Garten Verein
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(about 800 feet away); Galveston Artillery Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hawes Summer Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of the Home of Michel Branamour Menard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ursuline Convent in the Civil War (approx. 0.3 miles away); Public Education for Blacks in Galveston (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.
 
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Also see . . .
1. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Website homepage (Submitted on September 12, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.) 

2. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Handbook of Texas website entry (Submitted on September 12, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.) 
 
"The Cradle" image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jim Evans, September 9, 2012
2. "The Cradle"
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 979 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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