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 General James Smith Posted by:  rilekyle
N 32° 08.534 W 094° 47.965
15S E 330286 N 3557619
Park in southern Henderson containing the burial crypt of General James Smith, one of the founders of the city, and his family.
Waymark Code: WM9FPB
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2010
Views: 12
Marker Number: 11060
Marker Text:
Park named for General James Smith (Sept. 10, 1792-Dec. 25, 1855)
On this hill, as he wished for burial in sight of courthouse is grave of General James Smith, co-founder of Henderson. A south Carolina native, he fought for the U.S. in War of 1812. Moved to Texas 1835. Returned to U.S. to raise troops for Texas War of Independence. Later he fought in Republic's Indian Wars; Regulator-Moderator uprising in 1840s in East Texas; and in Mexican War.
He was first Judge, East Texas District; a legislator; honored in naming of nearby Smith County.
His wife, Hannah Parker Smith, is buried beside him in this park. They had ten children.
(1968)
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