FIRST - DAR Chapter in Texas - Galveston, TX
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N 29° 18.306 W 094° 46.853
15R E 327039 N 3243104
The location of the formation of the first Daughters of the American Revolution chapter in Texas on June 17, 1895.
Waymark Code: WM1379V
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/02/2020
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"On June 17, 1895, at the home of Mrs. George Seeligson, located at this site, the George Washington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed. The name was selected because charter members included Mrs. Sydney Fontaine and her daughter Shirley, descendants of Samuel Washington, brother of George Washington. This was the first DAR chapter in Texas, predating the state organization by five years. Since its founding, the group has pursued its goal of historic preservation, education of youth, and promotion of good citizenship. (1976)"
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