Details for Deaf Smith County

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5117001195

Data

Marker Number 1195
Atlas Number 5117001195
Marker Title Deaf Smith County
Index Entry Deaf Smith County
Address 235 E. 3rd St.
City Hereford
County Deaf Smith
UTM Zone 13
UTM Easting 737968
UTM Northing 3855883
Subject Codes counties
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Deaf Smith County Courthouse grounds, SW corner, at NE corner of E 3rd. and Sampson streets
Private Property
Marker Condition
Marker Size 1936 Texas Centennial - highway marker (pink granite)
Marker Text Formed from Young and Bexar territories. Created August 21, 1876. Organized October 3, 1890. Named in honor of Erastus "Deaf" Smith, 1787-1837. Came to Texas in 1821. Rendered valuable service as a scout and spy during the Texas Revolution and was conspicuous for his bravery in the Battle of San Jacinto. County Seat, La Plata, frequently called Grenada, 1890-1898. Hereford, since 1899.

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