Some early Texas heroes
have been forgotten,
while others remain
relatively unknown,
unrecognized, and
unappreciated.
As a historical researcher, I
respect the many contributions
these individuals have made
on behalf of our fine state; and
accordingly, I encourage their
proper and overdue recognition
and remembrance.
Please do your part for your heroes.
David L. Herrington
Smithville, Bastrop County, Texas
2011
Acknowledgements
Photo/Image Credits
Home Page Image: Courtesy of the State of Texas Preservation Board. Credit Line as follows: Battle of San Jacinto; Accession ID# CHA 1989.80; Original Artist: McArdle, Henry A. (1836-1908); Photographer: Perry Huston; 8/03/94; post conservation.
Andrews Page Image: Courtesy of the Bastrop County Historical Society
Gazley Page Image: Courtesy of the Texas State Cemetery
Darling Page Image: Courtesy of the Author and Smithville Heritage Society
Mordorff Page Image: Courtesy of the Author and Smithville Heritage Society
Author Page Image: Courtesy of the Author and Smithville Heritage Society
Appreciation For Research Assistance
Historical Authors of Numerous Books, especially Carol Phillips Snyder, Silky Ragsdale Crockett, and Ken Kesselus
Smithville Heritage Society, especially Carol Phillips Snyder, President
Bastrop County Clerk’s Office and Staff Members
Smithville Public Library and Staff Members
Bastrop County Historical Society
San Jacinto Herzstein Library
Handbook of Texas Online
Bastrop Public Library
Google Books
Smithville area Links and Contacts
City of Smithville: http://www.ci.smithville.tx.us/
Smithville Chamber of Commerce: www.smithvilletx.org
Smithville Heritage Society: [email protected]
Smithville Public Library: http://www.smithvillepubliclibrary.org
Smithville Independent Schools: http://www.smithvilleisd.org
Seton Smithville Regional Hospital: http://www.srhnet.com/
Lost Pines Artisans Alliance: http://www.lostpinesartisansalliance.org
Contact the Author, E-Mail: [email protected]
