Historedia
Person

George William Smith

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1811–1814

Every event in Historedia whose sources name George William Smith, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Richmond Theatre fire kills 72, including Governor George William Smith

    1811–1814

    Role: Governor of Virginia

    1. December 26, 1811 · Richmond TheatreRichmond Theatre Fire

      The fire killed 72 people, including Governor Smith and Senator Venable, during a benefit performance on December 26, 1811.

    2. 1811-1814 · Monumental Church siteInvestigation and Commemoration

      The Common Council absolved the theatre company, blaming building design, and the Monumental Church was built on the site.

Sources

  1. George William Smith (politician) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-07
  2. Richmond Theatre fire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-22