Deer Park in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dr. George Moffit Patrick, a Texas Pioneer
Photographed by James Hulse, November 11, 2023
1. Dr. George Moffit Patrick, a Texas Pioneer Marker
History of Centennial Marker
The Texas Legislature created a commission and funded the Texas Centennial Markers in 1935 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Texas' independence from Mexico. The state placed about 1,100 buildings, memorial museums, statues, granite and bronze markers, and monuments throughout Texas.
The original 1936 Dr. George Moffit Patrick Centennial Marker was placed near the site of his cabin on Buffalo Bayou. In 1948, Rohm and Haas, Texas built their plant and the marker was moved to a nearby site. In the 1970's, it was reported that the marker had been moved again. The marker was crated and placed in storage. In 1983, Rohm and Haas came across the marker in storage. They cleaned the marker and placed it on their property for the re-dedication in 1984. In 2009, Dow Chemical purchased Rohm and Haas. In 2016, Dow Chemical contacted the City of Deer Park and asked if the city would be interested in having the marker placed near the historic representation of Dr. George Moffit Patrick's Cabin. The marker was not accessible to the public at Dow Chemical due to security and safety reasons. The city
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The dedicated effort of Dow Chemical moving this 5,000 pound centennial marker was challenging and the City of Deer Park greatly appreciated their diligence and attention to detail. Deer Park is honored to have this marker, which is such an important part of our early history.
Dr. George Moffit Patrick
Dr. George Moffit Patrick, physician and soldier, was born in 1801 in Virginia. He immigrated to Texas between 1827 and 1828. Patrick was among the volunteers under the command of Captain William B. Travis who captured the Mexican fort and garrison at Anahuac in 1835. Patrick represented Liberty Municipality in the Consultation of 1835, and on November 13, signed the articles that established the provisional government of Texas. On March 25, 1836, the council appointed Patrick to organize the Harrisburg County Militia and instructed him to order two-thirds of the troops immediately into active duty. At great personal expense and effort,
Photographed by James Hulse, November 11, 2023
2. The two Dr. George Moffit Patrick Markers and the representation cabin
Dr. George Moffit Patrick purchased land in the 1830's. This became the Patrick Survey, which was most well-known and covered the largest area that became Deer Park. After the Battle of San Jacinto, the Texas cabinet met and drafted the initial treaty papers at Patrick's cabin, which was located on the banks of Buffalo Bayou in present day Deer Park. Dr. George Moffit Patrick died in Grimes County in 1889. His remains and those of his wife were later moved to the State Cemetery in Austin, Texas.
Captions
Lower Left: Map of the original location of Patrick's Cabin along Buffalo Bayou
Lower Right: Dr. George Moffit Patrick
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is March 7, 2017.
Location. 29° 41.931′ N, 95° 7.44′ W. Marker is in Deer Park, Texas, in Harris County. It is at the intersection of Center Street and West Helga Street, on the right when traveling south on Center Street.
Photographed by James Hulse, November 11, 2023
3. The representation of Dr. George Moffit Patricks Cabin
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of the Home of Dr. George Moffit Patrick (here, next to this marker); A Representation of Dr. George Moffit Patrick's Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Place of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Deer Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Deer Park Lumber (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pratt Truss Bridge (approx. 0.8 miles away); Early Deer Park Settlers (approx. 0.9 miles away); Battle of San Jacinto (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deer Park.
Also see . . . Patrick, George Moffitt (18011889). Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)
He immigrated to the Harrisburg district of the Austin colony, Texas, in January 1828 and established himself as a farmer. In 1831 he was elected second alcalde of Anahuac and in 1832 was chosen regidor. Patrick was among the volunteers under the command of Capt. William B. Travis who captured the Mexican fort and garrison at Anahuac in July 1835.(Submitted on November 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
