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Andrew Jackson Sowell

Seguin, Guadalupe County

Marker Text

Star and Wreath Born in Tennessee 1815; came to Texas about 1829; served in the Army of Texas; a courier from the Alamo, he left the fortress just before it fell to hurry reinforcements and supplies; died about 1882. His wife Lucinda Turner Sowell, born 1827 - died 1883. Erected by the State of Texas 1956

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Seguin take US 90A 1.5 miles east to Geronimo Cemetery - marker is in eastern section
Marker # 162
Dedicated 1956
Size, Type Large granite
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.57328, -97.935098

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