​Erected by the State of Texas
to Commemorate the Heroic Deeds
of
Captain Richard Andrews

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Text: Born in Sandersville, Georgia in 1800. Fell at the Battle of Concepcion October 28, 1835. The first sacrifice in the War of Texas Independence. Son of William and Mary Andrews. Came to Texas in 1818. Established an Indian Trading Post on the Brazos River at the present site of Richmond. Later moved to Mina, now Bastrop. Was an Indian fighter of note. A scout of indomitable courage. One of the first to enlist in the War for Texas Independence  and the first to die for his country.(1932) 

Marker No: 14531

Monument

Geographic: 29.389898, -98.497261

Location: Concepcion Park, 500 Theo Street, San Antonio