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.
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