Ozona in Crockett County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Samuel Theodore Smith

(Sept. 7, 1846 - Dec. 26, 1925)

Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 27, 2018

1. Samuel Theodore Smith Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

A Confederate veteran, of 18th La. Cav. Bn., Civil War.

Born in Louisiana. Came to Texas in 1872; to Ozona, 1891. Built city's first school, first courthouse, Baptist church, other structures.

Married Alice Crimm, March 1, 1876. Had three children. Recorded - 1970

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4517.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil.

Location. 30° 41.507′ N, 101° 12.156′ W. Marker is in Ozona, Texas, in Crockett County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Avenue E (State Highway 163) and Quail Run, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located within Cedar Hill Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ozona TX 76943, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Joseph L. Casbeer (a few steps from this marker); Henry Street Hudspeth (a few steps from this marker); William Mathias Miller

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pharis Hurst (approx. ¼ mile away); The Perner House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Fort Lancaster C.S.A. (approx. 1.3 miles away); Crockett County (approx. 1.3 miles away); William Mozart McVey (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ozona.

Samuel Theodore Smith Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 27, 2018

2. Samuel Theodore Smith Gravesite

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on November 23, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.