What is recorded here
An American mountain man, trapper and explorer, Thomas Fitzpatrick (1799–1854), was born in County Cavan, Ireland, before crossing the Atlantic to become one of the most famous figures in the American West. His life stretched from Irish fields to Rocky Mountain trails, where he guided expeditions, traded furs and helped map lands still unknown to most settlers. That a boy from Cavan could become a legend of the frontier is a reminder how far ordinary people can travel when curiosity and courage meet.
Why this person is known: American trapper (1799–1854)
- Birthplace
- County Cavan
Places near here
St Matthew's Roman Catholic Churchchurch/chapel · 289 yd
Ritual siteRitual site, holy/saint's stone · 481 yd
CarrickatoberMountain / peak · 489 yd
St. Patricks WellHoly well · 498 yd
Raven's RockNamed rock · 1.6 mi
Saint Dympna's CrossWayside cross · 1.6 mi
AghadreenaghMountain / peak · 1.7 mi
Derry ForestForest · 1.8 mi
Pottle ForestForest · 2.5 mi
Bawn in DuffcastleBawn · 2.8 mi
Giant's GraveArchaeological place · 3.3 mi
Ancient Order of Hibernians MemorialMemorial · 3.5 miOther information
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