Marker Inscription
(March 24, 1822 - April 22, 1924) Illinois native John James Smith came to Texas shortly before enlisting for service in the Mexican War, 1846-48. He later served as a Texas Ranger, helping protect frontier areas from attacks by hostile Indians. During the Civil War Smith joined the Confederate Army and served as city marshall of Greenville, Texas, for two years. Smith moved to Kimble County in 1881, where he was a farmer and a respected citizen. He lived at his nearby farm home (300 yds. SE) until his death at the age of 102.
About this site
Smith, John James is a historical marker in Kimble County, Texas, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Kimble County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 64 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.4715, -99.7936. The nearest cataloged historic site is Isaac Kountz (historical marker), about 0.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bradbury Settlement, Taylor, William Walter, and Marvin E. and Retta Ann Blackburn House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5267004961. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
