Richard Smith and Smith’s Bull Ride Legends & Lore Marker Dedication
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 11:00am to 11:30am
The Statue of Whisper the Bull: Routes 25 and 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787
The Town of Smithtown will host a dedication ceremony for two Legends & Lore markers recognizing the lore of Richard Smith and his legendary bull ride. The unveilings will take place as part of the re-dedication ceremony for the community’s statue of Whisper the Bull.
Marker Inscription
RICHARD SMITH
RESTED HERE DURING
HIS LEGENDARY BULL RIDE.
LUNCHED ON BREAD AND
CHEESE GIVING VALLEY
AND ROAD THEIR NAMES.
NEW YORK FOLKLORE
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2019
Marker Inscription
SMITH’S BULL RIDE
TOWN LIMITS DETERMINED BY
DISTANCE OF ONE DAY RIDE.
LAND WAS GIFT OF MONTAUK
CHIEF FOR ASSISTANCE IN
RETURN OF KIDNAPPED DAUGHTER.
NEW YORK FOLKLORE
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2019