Tyler is incorporated

BeginningJanuary 29, 1850. Card 13 of 165.

Tyler was incorporated on January 29, 1850.

It is the county seat of Smith County.

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Sources

Handbook of Texas: Tyler, TXtshaonline.org

Checked September 29, 2026. How the cards are filed

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