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Deaf Smith County

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Courthouse Sq., Hereford, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 34° 49' 3.20093000004", -102° 23' 56.9834300004"
 
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    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. (1936)

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Deaf Smith County Historical Marker Location Map, Hereford, Texas