Andrew Edwards
Gossett
​ (July 19, 1812 - March 24, 1890)

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Marker Text: Donor of land for city of Crockett. After Houston County was created on June 8, 1837, from territory of Nacogdoches, a centrally-located county seat was provided by donation of this townsite by Gossett from his colonist's grant. (1972) 

Marker No. 1972

Aluminum 14 x 24 Subject Marker

Geographic: 31.315512, -95.460953

Location: 5th Street & Lamar Avenue, Crockett