Deaf Smith County
Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Formed from Young and Bexar 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 by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Created in 1876 and organized in 1890, this Panhandle county honors Erastus "Deaf" Smith, the celebrated scout and spy of the Texas Revolution who distinguished himself for bravery at the Battle of San Jacinto. Its county seat began as La Plata — often called Grenada — before Hereford took the role in 1899.
Why it matters
The county keeps alive the memory of one of the Texas Revolution's most famous frontiersmen while charting the late settlement of the high plains.
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Related people
- · Erastus "Deaf" Smith
Related events
- · Battle of San Jacinto
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