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Site of the Home of James McGloin

San Patricio, San Patricio County

Marker Text

Born in County Sligo, Ireland - With John McMullen he secured a contract to settle 200 families August 17, 1828 - Landed his colonists at El Copano, 1830 - In 1834 laid out the town of San Patricio - His house on this site was built in 1855 - Died here, 1856

Marker Details

Address
Location Description private property off FM 666
Marker # 15254
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial
Code

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 27.968593, -97.789692

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