San Patricio in San Patricio County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

San Patricio County

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 12, 2026

1. San Patricio County Marker

Inscription. Spanish exploration and activity in the area dated from 1519, through 1821, when Mexico won its independence. In 1828, James McGloin and John McMullen received a Mexican land grant here, to which they brought Irish colonists.

County was created in 1836; named for St. Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland. Organized in 1837, with San Patricio as county seat.

Southern boundary of the county, the Nueces River, played a major role in events leading to the war with Mexico (1846-48), including the crossing of the river by Zachary Taylor's army, which had travelled across the county.

County seat was moved to Sinton in 1893.

Erected by the State of Texas - 1973

Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 4549.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 27° 57.108′ N, 97° 46.37′ W. Marker is in San Patricio, Texas, in San Patricio County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Farm to Market Road 666) and

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McGloin Street (Road 1740), on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mathis TX 78368, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: San Patricio de Hibernia (a few steps from this marker); Josepha Rodriguez (a few steps from this marker); Courthouses of San Patricio County (a few steps from this marker); Battle of San Patricio (a few steps from this marker); Old Cemetery on the Hill (a few steps from this marker); Saint Patrick's Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Education in San Patricio (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Dougherty House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Patricio.

More about this marker. The original

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 20, 2022

2. San Patricio County Marker

1936 text plate accompanying this marker was replaced with a new text plate in 1973.

Also see . . . San Patricio County - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 22, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 20, 2022

3. San Patricio County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 13, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.