Marker Inscription
Pioneer law officer Patrick F. Garrett, renowned for killing outlaw Billy the Kid in 1881, lived in a house at this site during his residence in Uvalde. He had come from Alabama to Texas in 1869; here he worked as a farmer, cowboy, and buffalo hunter. He served as sheriff in several cities and also dealt in ranching operations. He owned property here from 1891 to 1900. In 1908 he was killed in New Mexico after an argument over land, but many people assumed that the quarrel was merely a ruse to force Garrett to fight or be murdered from ambush. 1970
About this site
Garrett, Pat is a historical marker in Uvalde, Uvalde County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 55 historical markers documented in Uvalde County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 82 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.2043, -99.8039 near Uvalde. The nearest cataloged historic site is Black, Reading Wood (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hillcrest Memorial Park, Old Uvalde City Cemetery, and Nicolas Street School.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5463003953. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
