Historical Marker
John N. Sowell
Historical marker location:
Seguin, Texas
( from Seguin travel on US 90A east about 1.5 miles to Geronimo Cemetery. Marker is located in east section.)
Marker installed: 1956
Star and Wreath
Born in Tennessee; came to Texas about 1829. Served in the Army of Texas, 1836; brother of Andrew Jackson Sowell, and son of John Sowell, who participated in the Battle of Gonzales; died in 1858.
Erected by the State of Texas 1956.
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