Details for Andrew Jackson McGown

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5225011237

Data

Marker Number 11237
Atlas Number 5225011237
Marker Title Andrew Jackson McGown
Index Entry McGown, Andrew Jackson
Address E. Pease St.
City Crockett
County Houston
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 265818
UTM Northing 3467804
Subject Codes Presbyterian denomination
Marker Year 1983
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Glenwood Cemetery
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text (1816 -- 1870) Tennessee native Andrew Jackson McGown came to Texas in 1835 to fight with the Texas Army in the war for independence from Mexico. A participant in the Battle of San Jacinto, he later helped establish the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Texas, serving as a pioneer circuit rider until his death. McGown founded "The Texas Presbyterian" and helped establish Andrew Female College in Huntsville. A royal arch mason, he also served as Grand Chaplain of Forest Lodge No. 19.

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