Crockett in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Andrew Jackson McGown

(1816 - 1870)

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 26, 2023

1. Andrew Jackson McGown Marker

Inscription. Tennessee native Andrew Jackson McGown came to Texas in 1835 to fight with the Texas Army in the War for Independence from Mexico. A participant in the Battle of San Jacinto, he later helped establish the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Texas, serving as a pioneer circuit rider until his death. McGown founded "The Texas Presbyterian" and helped establish Andrew Female College in Huntsville. A Royal Arch Mason, he also served as Grand Chaplain of Forest Lodge No. 19.Recorded - 1983

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11237.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 31° 19.254′ N, 95° 27.681′ W. Marker is in Crockett, Texas, in Houston County. It can be reached from East Pease Street 0.2 miles west of Highway 19. Marker is in Glenwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crockett TX 75835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John T. Smith (a few steps from this marker); Judge Elijah Gossett (within shouting distance of this marker); John Lawrence Hall (within shouting distance of this

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marker); George G. Alford (within shouting distance of this marker); John Edward Nite (1805-1849) Lucy Stepp Nite (1807-1865) (within shouting distance of this marker); Glenwood Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Rev. John C. Woolam (about 300 feet away); Glenwood Cemetery (North Sector) (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crockett.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 26, 2023

2. Andrew Jackson McGown Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.