Historical Markers in Texas

Site of the Home of Randal Jones

History·Fort Bend County·Texas

1786-1873 Member of Long's expedition in 1819 -- Captain of militia under Austin in 1824 - Member of the General Consultation, 1835 - On this land granted him in 1824 he built the house in which "Deaf" Smith died, November 30, 1837 Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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29.5843, -95.7641

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