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Smith County


Origin of the Name

Smith County got its name from James Smith, a general during the Texas Revolution.

Smith County

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County Seat Tyler

Established 1846

Population 233,479

Median Age 37.4

Land Area 921.47 sq mi

Water Area 28.25 sq mi

Total Area 949.72 sq mi

Percent Urban 65.08%

Percent Rural 34.92%

Latitude, Longitude 32.3353° N, 95.3103° W