Marker Inscription
(1802-1886) Georgia native Manaen T. Smith arrived in present Shelby County, Texas in 1822. He became active in civic affairs, and served in the Texas Army from October 1835 to January 1836. He was a participant in the Siege of Bexar in December 1835. He lived in Harris and Houston counties before moving his family to Leon County about 1848-49. He farmed, ranched, and was involved in the buying and selling of land in the county. He later lived in Jewett, where he operated a hotel. Twice married and the father of nine children, Smith died in Jewett in 1886. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986
About this site
Smith, Manaen Turnbull is a historical marker in Jewett, Leon County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 20 historical markers documented in Leon County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 102 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.3626, -96.1358 near Jewett. The nearest cataloged historic site is Jewett City Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Jewett Methodist Church, Russell Cemetery, and Mayes Cemetery #1.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5289009634. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
