Marker Details

Sons of the Republic of Texas


515 Allen Parkway at Bagby

Houston , 77002

Notes:
THC address shown; SHP at 1100 Bagby & Lamar; marker moved in late 2008, now next to City of Houston marker (# 10692) outside of park fence; marker dedication program from Francita Ulmer
Directions: Sam Houston Park, 1100 Bagby & Lamar; Marker just outside of south entrance to park on Allen Parkway outbound, across street from "Old Place"; parking lot behind Kellum-Noble House on Dallas/Allen Parkway inbound

Key Time Period: 1893 - 1919 City Beautiful - WW I

Corretions/New Research:

Marker Text: On April 10, 1893, under the guidance of Francis Marion Otis Fenn, a local lodge was organized in Richmond for the benefit of male descendants of Texas Revolution veterans. The Richmond group traveled to Houston a few days later, and on April 20, 1893, a statewide organization called the Sons of the Republic of Texas was formed with 56 members. W. A. Craddock of Brenham served as first president.



Although various reunions were held over the years, the organization fell inactive by World War I. In 1922, the Sons of the Republic reorganized in Houston and elected Andrew Jackson Houston, son of Gen. Sam Houston, as their president. Twelve of the 35 charter members had belonged to the 1893 organization. Male descendants of persons who had performed either civil or military service for Texas between 1820 and Jan. 1, 1846, were eligible for membership.



Since the 1922 organization, the Sons of the Republic have sought to cultivate state patriotism by encouraging the observance of holidays such as Texas Independence Day (March 2) and San Jacinto Day (April 21), and by preserving historical data associated with the Revolution and Republic. Members have established museums, erected monuments, and encouraged the study of Texas history.



Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 -1986.
Marker Type: Marker with Post
Historical Org: Texas Historical Commission (THC)

Key Map Information: 493 L

GPS Coordinates: 29 45.562, 95 22.247

Precinct No: 1

Marker No: 10781