Andrew Robinson Sr.
In front of Star of the Republic Museum in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, Washington., Washington, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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1821
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Andrew Robinson Sr..
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as in situ at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.
About Andrew Robinson Sr.
Andrew Robinson Sr. was among the first of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred colonists, arriving in Texas in 1821. He received a land grant in 1824, on which the town of Washington was later surveyed, and he operated a ferry, hotel, and saloon. In 1835 his militia unit carried the original Lone Star flag into the Battle of Gonzales.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Andrew Robinson Sr.
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. Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5477008381
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