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.

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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