Old Dougherty House

Old Doughtery House, this marker feels like it is in the middle of nowhere.  However there are 9 other markers near by so this area is rich in Marker Hunting possibilities.  It is a few miles west of Mathis, outside of San Patrcio.  The marker is on a corner near a store with no remnants of the old building to be seen.  Marker number 6342 was erected in 1970. 

Text on Marker:

     Location of noted St. Paul's Academy for Boys.  Home of school owner Robert Dougherty (1827-1881), a refugee from 1840s Irish famine.  Educated at St. Mary's College, Kentucky, Dougherty worked as a journalist and merchant before settling in Texas, here marrying Rachel Sullivan.  In 1867-1874, he was principal, Hidalgo Seminary, Corpus Christi.  Built his school here on Round Lake, near wife's family, 1876.  He taught geography, history, mathematics, Latin, Greek, classical literature and Gaelic--subjects rare in that era.  His seven children all began their careers as teachers.  (1970)

**Location**
N 27 57'20.410"
W 097 46'20.035

**Marker Number**
6342

**Location**   
W. Main and Nopal St., San Patricio, San Patricio County