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

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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° 19.027′ N, 102° 33.281′ W. Marker is in Andrews, Texas, in Andrews County. Marker is at the intersection of West Broadway Street and NW 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 W Broadway St, Andrews TX 79714, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker. Early Settlers (here, next to this marker); The J. S. Means Ranch House (a few steps from this marker); American Civil War / Spanish American War (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam War (within shouting distance of this marker); C.E. Carruth Bi-Centennial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Andrews.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 25, 2012

2. Original Townsite of Andrews Marker

Marker is at left side of photo.

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 962 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.