Historical Marker
Smith County
Historical marker location:
13136 Tx Hwy 64 W, Tyler, Texas
( SH 64, 2.4 mi. W of Loop 323, 50 yds W of CR 1125)
Marker installed: 1936
Formed from Nacogdoches County. Created April 11, 1846, organized July 13, 1846, named in honor of General James Smith. Pioneer soldier and statesman, friend of General Sam Houston, Thomas J. Rusk and J. Pinckney Henderson. Born September 10, 1792, died December 25, 1855. Buried with military honors at Henderson. Tyler, the county seat.