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'''The Deaf Smith County Historical Museum''', located in Hereford in Deaf Smith County, [[Texas]], seeks to preserve the West Texas pioneer heritage with a collection of indoor and outdoor exhibits. The county is named for Erastus "Deaf" Smith (1787-1837), a famous scout during the [[Texas Revolution]].​

'''The Deaf Smith County Historical Museum''', located in Hereford in Deaf Smith County, [[Texas]], seeks to preserve the West Texas pioneer heritage with a collection of indoor and outdoor exhibits. The county is named for Erastus "Deaf" Smith (1787-1837), a famous scout during the [[Texas Revolution]].​

 

The museum was organized in 1967 by the Deaf Smith County Historical Society. It is located north of the county courthouse at 400 Sampson Street in a red brick former [[Roman Catholic]] school building, listed as an "Official Texas Historical Site."<ref name=ttravel>"Hereford, Texas," ''Texas State Travel Guide, 2010,'' p.  127.</ref> The museum promotes the theme of "How Our Pioneers Lived, Worked and Played." School or group tours are available by appointment. An annual [[Christmas]] open house features seasonal entertainment, special activities, and holiday refreshments. Other events are hosted to commemorate special occasions.<ref name=about>{{cite web|url=http://www.deafsmithcountymuseum.org/about-us.php|title=About the Deaf Smith County Museum|publisher=deafsmithcountymuseum.org|accessdate=January 23, 2020}}</ref>​

The museum was organized in 1967 by the Deaf Smith County Historical Society. It is located north of the county courthouse at 400 Sampson Street in a red brick former [[Roman Catholic]] school building, listed as an "Official Texas Historical Site."<ref name=ttravel>"Hereford, Texas," ''Texas State Travel Guide, 2010,'' p.  127.</ref> The museum promotes the theme of "How Our Pioneers Lived, Worked and Played." School or group tours are available by appointment. An annual [[Christmas]] open house features seasonal entertainment, special activities, and holiday refreshments. Other events are hosted to commemorate special occasions.<ref name=about>{{cite web|url=http://www.deafsmithcountymuseum.org/about-us.php|title=About the Deaf Smith County Museum|publisher=deafsmithcountymuseum.org|accessdate=January 23, 2020}}</ref>​

==E. B. Black House==

==E. B. Black House==

The historical society also exhibits the E. B. Black House, a [[Victorian]]-style residence at 508 West Third Street in Hereford. It was built in 1909 by Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Black, ranchers who also owned a furniture company. Jim Black (1896-1976), the oldest son of the E. B. Blacks, and his wife, Prudia C. Black (1896-1978) lived in the house until Jim's death. Mrs. Black donated the house to the historical society. The house has been renovated, and a flower garden and gazebo were added. The Texas Historical Commission has designated the house a state landmark. It is also entered in the National Register of Historic Places.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deafsmithcountymuseum.org/historical-house.php|title=E.B. Black Historical House|publisher=deafsmithcountymuseum.org|accessdate=January 23, 2020}}</ref>​

The historical society also exhibits the E. B. Black House, a [[Victorian]]-style residence at 508 West Third Street in Hereford. It was built in 1909 by Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Black, ranchers who also owned a furniture company. Jim Black (1896-1976), the oldest son of the E. B. Blacks, and his wife, Prudia C. Black (1896-1978) lived in the house until Jim's death. Mrs. Black then donated the house to the historical society. The house has been renovated, and a flower garden and gazebo were added. The Texas Historical Commission has designated the house a state landmark. It is also entered in the National Register of Historic Places.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deafsmithcountymuseum.org/historical-house.php|title=E.B. Black Historical House|publisher=deafsmithcountymuseum.org|accessdate=January 23, 2020}}</ref>​

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