Historical Marker
Dr. George Moffit Patrick
Historical marker location:
Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas
( Republic Hill section)
Marker installed: 1936
A volunteer at Anahuac, 1832
Member of the Consultation, 1835
Commander of the Schooner "Flash" 1836
Most Worshipful Grand Master Grand (Masonic) Lodge of Texas, 1848-49
Born in Virginia,
September 30, 1801
Died in Grimes County, Texas
June 28, 1889
His Wife
Martha Scaife Patrick
Born in England in 1813
Died in Grimes County, Texas
September 26, 1855
Erected by the State of Texas
1936.
In the late 19th century, Texas became known for its cattle drives, in which cowboys would move herds of cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas and other northern states. The cattle drives were dangerous and difficult work, but they played a key role in the development of the American cattle industry.