Marker Inscription
(Feb. 26, 1881 -- July 27, 1957) Native of Houston County, Nat Patton was known for his custom of addressing both friends and strangers as "cousin". After teaching school for a number of years, he opened a law office in Crockett. He served as county judge, state representative, and state senator before winning election to the U.S. Congress from the 7th district. His colorful congressional career spanned a decade, 1935-1945. A longtime mason, Patton married Mattie Taylor and had four children.
About this site
Patton, Nat is a historical marker in Crockett, Houston County, dedicated in 1978. It is one of 185 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 361 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.3316, -95.4620 near Crockett. The nearest cataloged historic site is Houston County (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Beasley, John Gordon, Tunstall, Vicory Barker, and Mary Allen Seminary.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225011226. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
