One of over 200 historical markers on the island, this marker is at the burial site of Major John M. Allen. The marker was erected in 1936 by the State of Texas.
Inscribed
“San Jacinto veteran. First Mayor of Galveston.”
“Born in Kentucky.”
“Died February 12, 1847”
“Erected by The State of Texas 1936”
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