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Please add profiles of those who were born, lived or died in Deaf Smith County, Texas.
In 1876, the state legislature defined and named the county, but it was not organized until 1890. The county was named for Erastus "Deaf" Smith (1787–1837), a partially deaf scout and soldier who served in the Texas Revolution and was the first to reach the Alamo after its fall.
Adjacent Counties
- Oldham County
- Randall County
- Castro County
- Parmer County
- Curry County, New Mexico
- Quay County, New Mexico
Cities & Communities
- Dawn
- Glenrio (part)
- Hereford (County Seat)
Links
Deaf Smith County Historical Museum
