One of over 200 historical markers on the island, this marker stands in memory of George Campbell Childress. The marker was erected in 1932 by the State of Texas.
Inscribed
“Erected by the State of Texas in memory of George Campbell Childress, co-author and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence”
“Born at Nashville, Tennessee, January 8, 1804”
“Died at Galveston, Texas, October 6, 1841”
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