Details for George Allen

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5201010590

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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

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