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DEAF SMITH
COUNTY, TEXAS
34° 58' 12"
N, 102° 36' 0" W (34.97, -102.6) |
Deaf Smith
County History
1936
Centennial Marker - Marker Text:
DEAF SMITH COUNTY
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.
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Deaf Smith
County Town List
Cities, Towns &
Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments,
museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images,
area destinations, hotels,
and forum.
County Seat - Hereford
Book Hotel Here - Hereford
Hotels |
Deaf Smith
County Vintage Maps
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Deaf Smith County
1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
Deaf Smith County
1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
Deaf Smith County
1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
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