Smith County

Smith County is an administrative division in eastern Texas with Tyler as its county seat. The area combines rural territory with urban centers and hosts various educational and health facilities.

The county was established in 1846 and named after General James Smith, who held a leadership role during the Texas War for Independence. This founding shaped the development of eastern Texas in the decades that followed.

The Texas Rose Festival in October shows the region's deep connection to rose growing, with Tyler known as a center of flower production.

The area offers access to various school districts and institutions like the University of Texas at Tyler for education. Visitors find different services and facilities depending on which city or community they visit.

Tyler is known as the Rose City and gained national recognition for its rose growing specialization. This focus developed over generations into a local economic force and identity.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1846

Capital city: Tyler

Shares border with: Henderson County, Van Zandt County, Cherokee County, Rusk County, Gregg County, Upshur County, Wood County

Website: http://smith-county.com

GPS coordinates: 32.38000,-95.27000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:07