Historical Marker

Site of Fort Smith

Itasca · Hill County · Dedicated 1936 · THC Atlas #5217004797

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Marker Inscription

One of the chain of fortifications extending from the Colorado to Red River. Established in about 1846 as a protection against Indians. Named for Major Thomas I. Smith. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

About this site

Site of Fort Smith is a historical marker in Itasca, Hill County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 104 historical markers documented in Hill County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 199 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.1635, -97.0490 near Itasca. The nearest cataloged historic site is John Stubblefield (cemetery), about 2.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Turner, Joe E., House, Turner House, and Sevier Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5217004797. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 32.1635, -97.0490 · Itasca, Hill County

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