Marker Inscription
Born in Massachusetts. Moved to Texas 1836. Accepted post of Surveyor, Fannin Land District, helping settlers locate claims and fight Indians. Joined Snively Expedition to capture Mexican traders trespassing in Republic of Texas, 1843. Captain of Company in Mexican War, 1846. When Cooke County was created, 1848, Montague was named County Surveyor. Like most surveyors, took land as pay for duty that called for constant risk of life. Rifles to stand off Indians were in field kits. Like Surveyor-Senator John H. Reagan, Montague was honored in having a county named for him. (1968)
About this site
First Cooke County Surveyor Daniel Montague (1798-1876) is a historical marker in Cooke County, Texas, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 44 historical markers documented in Cooke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 59 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.6430, -97.2788. The nearest cataloged historic site is Saint Peter's Catholic Church (historical marker), about 3.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Van Slyke Cemetery, Ben & Aggie Fette Seyler Muenster Museum, and Muenster.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5097001723. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
