Marker Inscription
(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.
About this site
Smith, Erastus ("Deaf") is a historical marker in Richmond, Fort Bend County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in Fort Bend County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 237 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.5802, -95.7623 near Richmond. The nearest cataloged historic site is Fort Bend Museum (museum), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Richmond, City of, Moore Home, and Fort Bend County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5157009065. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
