Tyler is authorized as a county seat
On April 11, 1846, the Texas Legislature created Smith County and its county seat.
The town was named for President John Tyler, for his support of admitting Texas to the Union.
The 1936 centennial marker gives the county’s two founding dates: created April 11, 1846, and organized July 13, 1846.
Sources
- Handbook of Texas: Tyler, TXtshaonline.org
- National Register of Historic Places nomination, Brick Streets Neighborhood Historic District (Texas Historical Commission Atlas)atlas.thc.texas.gov
- Texas Historical Commission marker: Smith County (Atlas 5423007756)atlas.thc.texas.gov
Formed from Nacogdoches County. Created April 11, 1846, organized July 13, 1846, named in honor of General James Smith.
Checked October 15, 2026. How the cards are filed