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

Andrew Robinson, Sr.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, March 3, 2019

1. Andrew Robinson, Sr. Marker

Inscription.

First settler of Stephen F. Austin's "Old 300" colonists to arrive in Texas. Came November 1821 with his wife Nancy and 2 children. In 1824 he received title to over 9,000 acres of land and was made a Captain in the colonial militia. The town of Washington was surveyed on his grant and he became a co-founder of it. By 1830 he was operating a ferry at La Bahia Crossing as well as a hotel and saloon. In 1835 he fought in the Battle of Gonzales, where his unit first carried into battle the original Lone Star flag made by Sarah Dodson. He died 1852.

Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8381.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1821.

Location. 30° 19.445′ N, 96° 9.235′ W. Marker is in Washington, Texas, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from Park Road 12. Marker is located near the Star of the Republic Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23200 Park Road 12, Washington TX 77880, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Gus" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Heart of the Home (within shouting distance of this marker); George Campbell Childress

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(about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington County (about 700 feet away); Washington-on-the-Brazos (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birth of a Republic (approx. 0.2 miles away); Here a Nation was Born (approx. 0.2 miles away); Little Town on the River (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Also see . . . Robinson, Andrew - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on March 11, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, January 20, 2023

2. Andrew Robinson, Sr. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 324 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 19, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 2. submitted on February 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.