Details for George Allen
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5201010590
Data
| Marker Number | 10590 |
| Atlas Number | 5201010590 |
| Marker Title | George Allen |
| Index Entry | Allen, George |
| Address | 1217 W Dallas |
| City | Houston |
| County | Harris |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 269903 |
| UTM Northing | 3294131 |
| Subject Codes | Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; pioneers; military topics |
| Marker Year | 1973 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Founders Memorial Park, 1217 W. Dallas Ave. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | (April 12, 1812 - June 5, 1854) Texas War for Independence soldier; served also in Somervell Expedition against aggressors in Republic of Texas. Born in New York state. Came to Texas in 1830s. Settled 1838 in Houston, to help his brothers, Augustus C. and John Kirby Allen, establish city. George Allen in 1839 became first committeeman appointed to make improvements in shipping artery, Buffalo Bayou. He married Harriet E. Fenley of Nacogdoches; they had 3 sons. Recorded - 1973 |