Hereford in Deaf Smith County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Deaf Smith County
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012
1. Deaf Smith County Marker
Territories
Created August 21, 1876
Organized October 3, 1890
Named in honor of
Erastus “Deaf” Smith
1787-1837
Came to Texas in 1821
Rendered valuable service as a scout and
spy during the Texas Revolution
and was conspicuous for his bravery
in the Battle of San Jacinto
County Seat, La Plata
Frequently called Grenada, 1890-1898
Hereford, since 1899
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 1195.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 3, 1890.
Location. 34° 49.045′ N, 102° 23.896′ W. Marker is in Hereford, Texas, in Deaf Smith County. It is at the intersection of Sampson Street and East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Sampson Street. Marker is on the northeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hereford TX 79045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle. It is also on the American Great Plains and specifically on the Southern Plains. 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 Comancherνa, the Dust Bowl, 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: Deaf Smith Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Quanah Parker Trail (about 300 feet away,
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 3, 2012
2. Deaf Smith County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 922 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
