Texas Historical Marker

Site of Fort Smith

Itasca · Hill County · placed 1936

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Hill County, Texas

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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

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