Richmond in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Thomas Jefferson Smith
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 17, 2018
1. Thomas Jefferson Smith Marker
Born in Virginia 1808, reared in Georgia. Fought in Texas War for Independence, 1836, under James W. Fannin at Refugio Mission. Captured at Goliad, was spared to repair guns for Mexican Army. Escaped during Battle of San Jacinto.
Settled in Richmond after the war; owned blacksmith shop, hotel, livery stable. Sheriff of Fort Bend County 1853-1857.
Married twice and father of eight, he died Feb. 16, 1890.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9066.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • War, Texas Independence.
Location. 29° 35.128′ N, 95° 45.838′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend County. Marker is on an unnamed cemetery road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located within Morton Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 North 2nd Street, Richmond TX 77469, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Walter Moses Burton (within shouting distance of this marker); H. Schumacher Oil Works (within shouting distance of this marker); William Morton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the Home of Randal Jones (about 400 feet away); John McNabb (about 500 feet away); Morton Cemetery Veterans Flag Pole (about 500 feet away); Morton Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Morton Cemetery 1822 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
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Also see . . . Smith, Thomas Jefferson - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on November 19, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 17, 2018
2. Thomas Jefferson Smith Marker
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 17, 2018
3. Thomas Jefferson Smith Marker
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