Deaf Smith County
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.
34.8174° N, 102.3983° W
Where to Find It
Deaf Smith County Courthouse grounds, SW corner, at NE corner of E 3rd. and Sampson streets
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE Deaf Smith Courthouse, 1910 Hereford
- 0.1 mi NW Former Site of Saint Anthony's Catholic School Hereford
- 0.1 mi N Ghost Towns of Deaf Smith County Hereford
- 0.1 mi NW Two-Wheel Fire Hose Reel Hereford
- 0.2 mi S Pioneer Windmill Hereford
- 0.4 mi N Hereford High School Hereford