Site of the Home of George Washington Smyth_Frances Grigsby Smyth
Site of the Home of George Washington Smyth (1803-1866) and his wife Frances Grigsby Smyth (1809-1888). George Washington Smyth signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, assisted in drafting the constitution, commissioner to run boundary between Texas and the United States, member of the Texas Congress, commissioner of the General Land Office, member of the United States Congress, delegate to the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1866. Mrs. Smyth was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a staunch friend, loved by all. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
30.8262° N, 94.1057° W
Access to this marker is restricted.
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
Off CR 321 on private property. Map dot approximate.
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