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Historical Marker: Original Oleander Planting in Galveston2020-01-23T14:48:06-06:00

Original Oleander Planting in Galveston

Historical Marker

902 25th Street, Galveston, TX (Directions)

One of over 200 historical markers on the island, this marker is located at an outgrowth of original Dyer planting. The marker was erected in 1970 by the Texas Historical Commission.

Original Oleander Planting in Galveston Historical Marker

Inscribed

“Brought from Jamaica, 1841, by local businessman Joseph Osterman; planted by Osterman’s sister, Mrs. Isidore Dyer, in yard of her home at this location. Transplanted when new structure was placed here, 1939, this oleander is an outgrowth of original Dyer planting.”

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