Smith County
Formed from Nacogdoches County. Created April 11, 1846, organized July 13, 1846, named in honor of General James Smith. Pioneer soldier and statesman, friend of General Sam Houston, Thomas J. Rusk and J. Pinckney Henderson. Born September 10, 1792, died December 25, 1855. Buried with military honors at Henderson. Tyler, the county seat.
32.3603° N, 95.3846° W
Where to Find It
SH 64, 2.4 mi. W of Loop 323, 50 yds W of CR 1125
Nearby Markers
- 0.4 mi W Pleasant Retreat United Methodist Church Tyler
- 2.8 mi NW Wood-Verner Cemetery Tyler
- 3.7 mi S Major John Dean House Tyler
- 3.8 mi E Smith County Rose Industry and the Tyler Rose Garden Tyler
- 3.9 mi SE Francis Heritage House Tyler
- 3.9 mi E Butler College Tyler