Details for Congressman Nat Patton
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5225011226
Data
| Marker Number | 11226 |
| Atlas Number | 5225011226 |
| Marker Title | Congressman Nat Patton |
| Index Entry | Patton, Nat |
| Address | US Hwy 287 & SH 19 |
| City | Crockett |
| County | Houston |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 265740 |
| UTM Northing | 3468786 |
| Subject Codes | |
| Marker Year | 1978 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Evergreen Memorial Park near intersection of US Hwy 287 and SH 19 |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | (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. |