William Monroe Patton
N 31° 19.316 W 095° 27.688
15R E 265773 N 3467896
One of 11 historical markers in the north sector of Glenwood Cemetery, this marker discusses the life of William Monroe Patton, developer of the Patton Block in downtown
Waymark Code: WMXF7F
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2018
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There are a total of 23 historical markers in Glenwood Cemetery; 11 in the north sector and 12 in the south sector.
This historic marker is located at the grave of William Monroe Patton in the north sector of Glenwood Cemetery.
Marker Number: 11018
Marker Text: (1855-1915)
William Monroe Patton moved to Crockett from Tadmor in 1899 after the death of his brother James H. Patton, with whom he owned a dry goods store. William purchased property on the southwest corner of the public square in Crockett and built a brick structure for his general merchandise business. He constructed six one-story buildings on what became known as Patton Block. William married Flora Elizabeth Gause (1869-1957) and had four children.
Recorded - 1996
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