Congressman Nat Patton
​(Feb. 26, 1881 - July 27, 1957)

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Marker Text: 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.(1978) 

Marker No. 11126

Aluminum Grave Marker 

Geographic: 31.329903, -95.462021

Location: ​Evergreen Cemetery, near intersection of SH 19 and US Hwy 287, Crockett