Sabine Pass in Jefferson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Niles F. Smith

(1800–1858)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 18, 2025

1. Niles F. Smith Marker

Inscription. Niles F. Smith, a native of New York, came to Texas with Robertson's colony in 1834. He served as a soldier in the Texas Revolution. In 1839 he moved to Jefferson County, and settled in Sabine Pass in 1841. He held many official positions in the Republic of Texas government, including the first banking commissioner, collector of customs and land agent. A developer of Sabine Pass, he built the first steam sawmill and the first church in Jefferson County. Smith supported the annexation of Texas to the United States in 1845. He is buried here along with his wife Abigail and their two sons.

Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10563.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence.

Location. 29° 43.111′ N, 93° 54.311′ W. Marker is in Sabine Pass, Texas, in Jefferson County. It can be reached from Pace Cemetery Road. Marker is located in the Sabine Pass (Pace) Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sabine Pass TX 77655, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Texas’ Golden Triangle.

It is also in the American South,

on the Gulf Coast,

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Benjamin Johnson (a few steps from this marker); Kate Dorman (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Kate Dorman (within shouting distance of this marker); Sabine Pass Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Harmon Garner (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beach Road (approx. 1.2 miles away); Dick Dowling (approx. 1.2 miles away); Sabine Pass World War II Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sabine Pass.

Also see . . . Niles F. Smith - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)

Niles F. Smith Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 18, 2025

2. Niles F. Smith Gravesite

(Submitted on May 23, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 18, 2025

3. Niles F. Smith Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.