On August 21, 1989, the Wakulla County, Florida Commission renamed the road that runs past the site of the former Shadeville High School, in honor of Andrew J. Hargrett, Sr., for his early contributions to education.

His efforts helped to ensure that Wakulla County retained qualified teachers at all levels.

He also traveled throughout the county speaking about the importance of education and encouraging parents to send their children to school.

In 1906, he married Cora Horton, who died on July 8, 1909, five months after the birth of their son, Ovid Vance Hargrett.

They instilled the importance of education in their children, all of whom graduated from high school and attended college, with the exception of Quinton, who died as an infant.