Sherman in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Andrew L. Randell

(Aug. 15, 1880 - Mar. 14, 1931)

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

1. Andrew L. Randell Marker

Inscription. A native of Denison, Andrew Randell graduated from Princeton University and the University of Texas. He opened a law practice in Sherman and was active in civic and church affairs. He and his wife Vera (Harrison) had two daughters. It was in freemasonry that he marked his greatest achievements, serving as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas, as executive secretary of the Masonic Service Association of the U.S., leading National Disaster Relief efforts; as a director of the Dallas Masonic Homes; and as an advocate for Masonic education programs, publication and ideals. Recorded - 2005

Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13857.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.

Location. 33° 37.852′ N, 96° 37.24′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of West Lamar Street and South Woods Street on West Lamar Street. The marker is located in the central section of the West Hill Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1304 W Lamar Street,

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Sherman TX 75092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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: Thomas Jefferson Shannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Olive Ann Oatman Fairchild (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mita Holsapple Hall (about 600 feet away); Capt. John Henry LeTellier (about 700 feet away); The Rev. John Silliman Moore (about 700 feet away); B.H. Zauk (about 700 feet away); Andrew Hanson (about 700 feet away); Tom Randolph (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Mattie Davis Lucas (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Andrew L. Randell Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

2. Andrew L. Randell Gravestone and Marker

The view of the Andrew L. Randell Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2024

3. The view of the Andrew L. Randell Marker in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.