Cuero in DeWitt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

James Norman Smith

Near Clinton Cemetery, Burial Place

— (1789 - 1875) —

James Norman Smith Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019

1. James Norman Smith Marker

Inscription. "Uncle Jimmy the Peacemaker." Son of Sgt. James Turner Smith, veteran of American Revolution.

Born and educated in North Carolina. Lived for 32 years in Tennessee, where he taught James K. Polk, later a U.S. President.

Taught first school in area now DeWitt County, 1840 (year he came to Texas). Surveyed DeWitt County; was first County Clerk. Organized Presbyterian churches at Victoria, Hochheim, Clinton, Peebles Ranch, Mill Creek, Live Oak, and Cuero. Organized first Masonic Lodge in county. At 1857 political rally, introduced old Tennessee friend, Sam Houston.

Incise on base: Marker erected by descendants

Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2731.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 29° 5.473′ N, 97° 17.24′ W. Marker is in Cuero, Texas, in DeWitt County. It is on North McLeod Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 North McLeod Street, Cuero TX 77954, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Presbyterian Church of Cuero (a few

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steps from this marker); First United Methodist Church of Cuero (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Michael's Catholic Church (about 400 feet away); De Witt County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Old Chisholm Trail Centennial Monument (about 600 feet away); The Bates-Sheppard House (about 600 feet away); General August C. Buchel (about 600 feet away); DeWitt County War Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cuero.

Also see . . . Smith, James Norman - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 23, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019

2. James Norman Smith Marker

Marker is the leftmost of the two markers visible in this photo. The marker on the right is the "First Presbyterian Church of Cuero" marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.