Congressman Nat Patton

Historical marker location:

US Hwy 287 & SH 19, Crockett, Texas

( Evergreen Memorial Park near intersection of US Hwy 287 and SH 19)

Marker installed: 1978

(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.