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HISTORICAL MARKERS GUIDE: FORT BEND COUNTY

Smith, Erastus ("Deaf")

Morton Cemetery
Richmond

Year Marker Erected: 1973
Location: on corner of 6th & Houston St.
Marker Size: 18" x 28"
Repairs: Fair

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