One of over 200 historical markers on the island, this marker the location that the Daughters of the Republic of Texas was founded. The marker was erected in 1962 by the Texas Historical Commission.
Inscribed
“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.”
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