Marker Details

Forum of Civics of River Oaks Garden Club


2503 Westheimer at Kirby

Houston , 77098

Notes: Forum of Civics is the home of the River Oaks Garden Club; additional markers to right of entrance: "A Memorial to Will C. Hogg and Mike Hogg River Oaks Garden Club 1942" and National Registry 1988 plaque
Directions: Forum of Civics is the home of the River Oaks Garden Club; SE corner of intersection, marker to left of entrance

Key Time Period: 1877 - 1892 Post-Reconstruction

Corretions/New Research:

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Marker Text: 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. (1964)
Marker Type: RTHL Marker
Historical Org: Texas Historical Commission (THC)

Key Map Information: 492 U

GPS Coordinates: 29 44.526, 95 25.087

Precinct No: 4

Marker No: 10667