George Washington
Chapter-DAR

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Additional Plate: ​Correction:
Mrs. Sydney Fontaine and her daughter Shirley were direct descendants of Samuel Washington, the brother of George Washington.

Marker No: 7425

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Marker Text: ​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 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) 

Geographic: ​29° 18.309′ N, 94° 46.853′ W.

Location: ​1224 Avenue H, Galveston