Pat Garrett
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
29.2027° N, 99.8046° W
Where to Find It
In front of Highway Department (not TX DOT), Highway 90 West, Uvalde.
Nearby Markers
- 0.5 mi W Reading Wood Black Uvalde
- 0.5 mi SW John Nance Garner Uvalde
- 0.7 mi E Nicolas Street School Uvalde
- 1 mi NE John Nance Garner Home Uvalde
- 1 mi NE Judge John Nance Garner Uvalde
- 1.1 mi NE King Fisher Uvalde