Andrews in Andrews County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Original Townsite of Andrews
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 25, 2012
1. Original Townsite of Andrews Marker
Founded when Andrews County was organized, in 1910, on land owned by Robert Madison Means (b. 1878). With his father, J.S. Means, "Bob" Means began homesteading here in 1899 and organized an abstract company in 1909. When Andrews battled Shafter City to acquire county seat, Means donated lots to local cowboys so they could vote; helped win election. Married Atwood Wilder, 1910; was county clerk, 1918-1922; civic leader throughout life.
Town has grown through many gifts of real estate and funds from Means, who retired after finding oil on his land in 1934.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 166.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 32° 19.031′ N, 102° 33.276′ W. Marker is in Andrews, Texas, in Andrews County. It is at the intersection of West Broadway Street and Northwest 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 750 W Broadway St, Andrews TX 79714, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Texas. 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 Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Early Settlers (here, next to this marker); The J. S. Means Ranch House (here, next to this marker); American Civil War / Spanish American War
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 15, 2025
2. New location of Original Townsite of Andrews Marker
Marker is on the right; Early Settlers of Andrews County marker (1350) is in the middle; J.S. Means Ranch House (2683) is on the left.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 25, 2012
3. Original Townsite of Andrews Marker
Marker is at left side of photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,413 times since then and 56 times this year. Last updated on December 18, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on November 25, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on December 18, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 3. submitted on November 25, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
