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Amazing People from Deaf Smith County Texas
 
Deaf Smith County's most famous people have achieved worldwide recognition. They were born here, raised here, or lived here and fans and collectors are now seeking items associated with their names.
 
Linda West EckhardtLinda West Eckhardt

Born September 29, 1939 Linda West Eckhardt was raised in Hereford, Texas. She is a culinary writer with 18 books to her credit. Her books have won the James Beard and Julia Child awards . . . more about Eckhardt

 
Ron Ely - TarzanRon Ely

Ron Ely was born in Hereford Texas on June 21, 1938. He was raised in Amarillo where he attended Amarillo High School. Best known for his portrayal of Tarzan in 1966 . . . more

 
Clint FormbyClint Formby 

Renowned radio broadcaster called the "Old Philosopher" who was born in McAdoo, Dickens County, Texas in 1923. Formby established his first radio station in Snyder then began working for his Uncle Marshall's, radio station in Hereford for 47.50 a week.  . . . read more

 
Edgar MitchellEdgar Mitchell

Born September 17, 1930 in Hereford Texas, Edgar Mitchell was the sixth person to walk on the Moon. He was one of only twelve men to walk on the surface of the Moon.

 
Daron Norwood

Born in Lubbock, Texas September 30, 1965 and raised in Tahoka. One of the most powerful voices in country music in the 1990's, he was found dead in Hereford, Texas July 22, 2015 . . . more about Daron Norwood

 
 
Books about Deaf Smith County People and Places

Books about Deaf Smith County TexasBooks about Deaf Smith County People and Places

Deaf Smith County Unclaimed EstatesDeaf Smith County Unclaimed Estates

These Deceased Residents of Deaf Smith County Left a total $39,034 in Unclaimed Money for their heirs. Know the Heirs? Let them know they can collect it from the Texas Comptroller's Office . . . See the list

 

Deaf Smith County Treasures

Rare Artifacts, Memorabilia, Ancestry and History Records from Hereford, Dawn and Glen Rio

Deaf Smith County TreasuresDeaf Smith County Treasures on eBay

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What's your Favorite Book about a Texas County, Town, Person or Place? Here's our best reads list County by County

 

Mysterious TexasTrue Stories of Amazing People and Places in Texcas
 Loneliest, Least Populated Counties in Texas
Texas Cowboy HistoryBooks about Texas People County by County