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Original Oleander Planting in Galveston

Galveston, Galveston County

Marker Text

Brought from Jamaica, 1841, by local businessman Joseph Osterman; planted by Osterman's sister, Mrs. Isidore Dyer, in yard of her home at this location. Transplanted when new structure was placed here, 1939, this oleander is an outgrowth of original Dyer planting.

Marker Details

Address 902 Rosenberg
Location Description 25th and Avenue I
Marker # 7540
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type 20" x 20"
Code Botany; women
Latitude, Longitude 29.300597, -94.794561

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