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

John William Smith

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 8, 2025

1. John William Smith Marker

Inscription. Soldier in the army of the Republic. Member of Congress. First mayor of San Antonio. Born in Virginia, 1792. Died in Washington Texas, January 13, 1845

Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 8413.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.

Location. 30° 19.564′ N, 96° 10.165′ W. Marker is in Washington, Texas, in Washington County. It is on Washington Cemetary Road (County Road 100) 0.4 miles west of Farm to Market Road 1155, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in Washington Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington TX 77880, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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

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Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Asa Brigham (here, next to this marker); Washington Methodist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Little Town on the River (approx. ¾ mile away); Here a Nation was Born (approx. ¾ mile away); Birth of a Republic (approx. ¾ mile away); Washington's Boom Time (approx. 0.8 miles away); Washington-on-the-Brazos (approx. 0.8 miles away); George Campbell Childress (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Also see . . . John William Smith: Last Messenger from the Alamo and First Mayor of San Antonio. The Handbook of Texas Online - Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on December 23, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 8, 2025

2. John William Smith Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 23, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.