Details - Erastus ("Deaf") Smith - Atlas Number 5157009065

Marker Number	9065
Atlas Number	5157009065
Marker Title	Erastus ("Deaf") Smith
Index Entry	Smith, Erastus ("Deaf")
Address	Houston St.
City	Richmond
County	Fort Bend
UTM Zone	15
UTM Easting	232490
UTM Northing	3275416
Subject Codes	Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics; persons with disabilities
Marker Year	1973
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark	No
Marker Location	Morton Cemetery, on corner of 6th & Houston St.
Private Property	No
Marker Condition	In Situ
Marker Size	18" x 28"
Marker Text	(April 17, 1787 - November 30, 1837) Most famous scout in Texas War for Independence. Obeyed Gen. Sam Houston's strategic order, then raised San Jacinto Battle Cry: "Fight for your lives! Vince's Bridge has been cut down." A native of New York, Smith settled in 1821 in San Antonio. Trading in land and goods, he traveled Texas province, making him invaluable guide for Army during the War for Independence. He married Guadalupe Ruiz Duran. They had three daughters. Dying here in home of Randall Jones (a friend), he was buried in Calvary Churchyard, Houston at 6th. Grave is now unidentified.