General James Smith
Park named for General James Smith (Sept. 10, 1792-Dec. 25, 1855) On this hill, as he wished for burial in sight of courthouse is grave of General James Smith, co-founder of Henderson. A south Carolina native, he fought for the U.S. in War of 1812. Moved to Texas 1835. Returned to U.S. to raise troops for Texas War of Independence. Later he fought in Republic's Indian Wars; regulator-moderator uprising in 1840s in East Texas; and in Mexican War. He was first Judge, East Texas District; a legislator; honored in naming of nearby Smith County. His wife, Hannah Parker Smith, is buried beside him in this park. They had ten children.
32.1422° N, 94.7994° W
Where to Find It
Smith Memorial Park, corner of S. Main St. and Jacksonville Dr.
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi N Rogers-Craig House Henderson
- 0.5 mi N Howard-Dickinson House Henderson
- 0.7 mi N Merritt Building Henderson
- 0.8 mi N First Baptist Church of Henderson Henderson
- 0.8 mi N The 1860 Henderson Fire Henderson
- 0.8 mi N Henderson Henderson