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Erastus ("Deaf") Smith

Richmond, Fort Bend County

Marker Text

(April 17, 1787 - November 30, 1837) Most famous scout in Texas War for Independence. Obeyed Gen. Sam Houston's strategic order, then raised San Jacinto Battle Cry: "Fight for your lives! Vince's Bridge has been cut down." A native of New York, Smith settled in 1821 in San Antonio. Trading in land and goods, he traveled Texas province, making him invaluable guide for Army during the War for Independence. He married Guadalupe Ruiz Duran. They had three daughters. Dying here in home of Randall Jones (a friend), he was buried in Calvary Churchyard, Houston at 6th. Grave is now unidentified.

Marker Details

Address Houston St.
Location Description Morton Cemetery, on corner of 6th & Houston St.
Marker # 9065
Dedicated 1973
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics; persons with disabilities
Latitude, Longitude 29.579862, -95.761516

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