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

Dorsie M. Pinnell

(June 25, 1875-July 23, 1939)

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 25, 2012

1. Dorsie M. Pinnell Marker

Inscription. Descendant of a Virginian who fought in the American Revolution. Came to Texas at 17 for health. Served (1898-1899) in Spanish-American War, Co. K, 1st Texas Inf. Vol. Regt. Later took up ranching in Andrews County. Married Jessie Whitten; had 4 sons.
Recorded - 1968

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1257.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Spanish-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.

Location. 32° 18.835′ N, 102° 33.725′ W. Marker is in Andrews, Texas, in Andrews County. It can be reached from the intersection of State Highway 176 and SW 13th Street. Marker is in Andrews County Old Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Comanchería,

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: The J. S. Means Ranch House (approx. half a mile away); Early Settlers (approx. half a mile away); Original Townsite of Andrews (approx. half a mile away); C.E. Carruth Bi-Centennial Building (approx. half a mile away); American Civil War / Spanish American War (approx. half a mile away); World War I

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(approx. half a mile away); Vietnam War (approx. half a mile away); Korean War (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Andrews.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 25, 2012

2. Dorsie M. Pinnell Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 25, 2012

3. Dorsie M. Pinnell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,282 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 25, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.