Marker Inscription
(March 24, 1811 - March 30, 1873) Born in Georgia. Came to Texas to fight in revolution in 1836. Received 320 acres of land for service, plus one-third league headright, from the Republic of Texas. Worked as a carpenter and a professional builder. Married Frances Duckworth in 1843. Purchased a farm in Young's Prairie community, 1848, where he served as justice of the peace. Only one of his children lived to maturity. This land is still owned by his descendants. Recorded - 1970
About this site
Smith, Jourdan is a historical marker in Elgin, Bastrop County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 103 historical markers documented in Bastrop County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 296 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.2909, -97.3992 near Elgin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Youngâs Prairie Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Perryville Cemetery, Speir Cemetery, and Wilson Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5021009230. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
