Deaf Smith County

Deaf Smith County was formed from Young and Bexar Territories, created August 21, 1876, and organized October 3, 1890. It was named in honor of Erastus “Deaf” Smith, 1787-1837, who came to Texas in 1821, rendered valuable service as a scout and spy during the Texas Revolution, and was conspicuous for his bravery in the Battle of San Jacinto. The county seat was La Plata, frequently called Grenada, from 1890 to 1898, and has been Hereford since 1899.

Hereford, Texas · United States