Port Lavaca Chapter No. 373, Order of the Eastern Star
The first Port Lavaca Chapter of the Eastern Star, No. 171, began in 1894, but ended 5 years later. On May 10, 1907, a second dispensation was constituted for Port Lavaca Chapter No.373. Members of the earlier chapter were among the 13 charter members of the new group. Bertie Best served as the first worthy matron. A later member, Annie Leggett, served as Deputy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Texas. Over the years, this organization has led in the support of numerous charities and benevolences. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
28.6477° N, 96.6531° W
Where to Find It
FM 1090, 2 mile N of Port Lavaca
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Lavaca Lodge No. 36, A.F. & A.M. Port Lavaca
- <0.1 mi E Site of the Town of Linnville Port Lavaca
- 1.4 mi SE Salem Lutheran Church Port Lavaca
- 2 mi SE First Presbyterian Church of Port Lavaca Port Lavaca
- 2.2 mi SE First Baptist Church of Port Lavaca Port Lavaca
- 2.3 mi E Port Lavaca Port Lavaca