The Cradle
Building in which in 1891 Misses Betty Ballinger and Hally Bryan founded the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, a society for historical preservation. This Victorian structure was then library of "The Oaks," family home of the founders, who were descendants of William H. Jack, a soldier in 1836 Texas victory at San Jacinto and an official of the Republic. First president (1891-1908) of D. R. T. was widow of last Texas president, Anson Jones.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
29.2914° N, 94.7968° W
Where to Find It
29th and O 1/2 Street, Galveston
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi NE Hutchings House Galveston
- 0.1 mi N Hutchings House Galveston
- 0.1 mi NE Galveston Garten Verein Galveston
- 0.2 mi W Galveston Artillery Club Galveston
- 0.2 mi NW Holy Rosary Catholic Church Galveston
- 0.3 mi NE Ursuline Nuns in Galveston Galveston