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. |