First Cooke County Surveyor Daniel Montague (1798-1876)
Born in Massachusetts. Moved to Texas 1836. Accepted post of Surveyor, Fannin Land District, helping settlers locate claims and fight Indians. Joined Snively Expedition to capture Mexican traders trespassing in Republic of Texas, 1843. Captain of Company in Mexican War, 1846. When Cooke County was created, 1848, Montague was named County Surveyor. Like most surveyors, took land as pay for duty that called for constant risk of life. Rifles to stand off Indians were in field kits. Like Surveyor-Senator John H. Reagan, Montague was honored in having a county named for him. (1968)
33.6430° N, 97.2788° W
Where to Find It
From Gainesville take US 82 west about 7.3 miles to roadside park on south side of road.
Nearby Markers
- 3 mi E Saint Peter's Catholic Church Lindsay
- 3.7 mi N Van Slyke Cemetery Lindsay
- 5.9 mi W Muenster Muenster
- 6.8 mi E Hubert H. Moss Gainesville
- 6.8 mi E Clark, Randolph Lee (1871-1941) Gainesville
- 6.8 mi E Gainesville Junior College Gainesville