Historical Marker

Andrew Jackson Sowell

Historical marker location:
Seguin, Texas
( from Seguin take US 90A 1.5 miles east to Geronimo Cemetery - marker is in eastern section)
Marker installed: 1956

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.