Smith County holds its first election
Smith County held its first election on August 8, 1846, choosing its first judge, clerk, sheriff, assessor, collector, treasurer and a three-member commission.
Sources
- National Register nomination: Tyler Downtown Historic District (listed 2022; THC Atlas)atlas.thc.texas.gov
The county, which held its first election on August 8, 1846 to select its first judge, clerk, sheriff, assessor, collector, treasurer, and three-member commission
Checked October 15, 2026. How the cards are filed