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.
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“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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