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

John T. Smith

(March 5, 1815 - February 16, 1874)

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 26, 2023

1. John T. Smith Marker

Inscription. New York-born John Titus Smith moved to Texas from Georgia in 1849. He settled on a cotton plantation at McKenzie's Bend on the Trinity River and operated the steamboat "Ida Reese". Smith served as Chief Justice (County Judge) of Houston County, 1854-60. He fought in the Confederate Army in the Civil War (1861-1865) and served several terms in the Texas State Legislature. He married Elizabeth Greene Gaines (1819-1860). They had 11 children, six of whom lived to adulthood.Recorded - 1985

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11243.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.

Location. 31° 19.26′ N, 95° 27.682′ W. Marker is in Crockett, Texas, in Houston County. It can be reached from East Pease Street 0.2 miles west of Texas Highway 19. Marker is in Glenwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crockett TX 75835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Andrew Jackson McGown (a few steps from this marker); Judge Elijah Gossett (within shouting distance of this marker); John Lawrence Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); George G. Alford

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(within shouting distance of this marker); John Edward Nite (1805-1849) Lucy Stepp Nite (1807-1865) (within shouting distance of this marker); Glenwood Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rev. John C. Woolam (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Glenwood Cemetery (North Sector) (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crockett.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 26, 2023

2. John T. Smith Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.