Historical Markers of Texas

22541 1897 Howe Truss Train Trestle 100 S. Polk St. In the mid-1800s, Jefferson was regarded as the steamboat entry port into Texas. When the Army Corps of Engineers cleared the Red River Raft, the ... 8046 19th Century Business House 123 W. Austin Fine structure with fanlight transoms. Housed Kahan Saloon in city's river port era. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

8100 A. M. Urquhart House 1105 S. Line St. This early twentieth-century cottage was built for Angus Mezappa and Mary Jane (Wood) Urquhart. A native of Marion County, A. M. Urquhart (1875-1909) ... 8030 Alice Emmert Home 408 E. Jefferson Built about 1868 in late Greek revival style by George B. Draper. Victorian elements were added by later owners before 1898, when the house was purchased ... 8009 Alley-McKay House 306 E. Delta St. Daniel Nelson Alley (1810-68) built this home about 1851. A founder of Jefferson, Alley was a prominent early landowner in Marion County. Several ... 8011 Atkins House 407 E. Walker Late Greek revival style house. Probably built in 1860 by T. O. Alley (1836-1860), son of Daniel N. Alley, co-founder of Jefferson. Over the years ... 8012 Austin Street Mercantile Austin St., across from Courthouse Building. Typical of city's heyday as greatest inland port in southwest. Erected before 1866. Housed offices, grocery, saloon, drugstore. A famous ...

8013 Beard House Vale and Henderson St. Built 1860 with kitchen detached, in custom of Old South. Represents cottage type. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 14440 Benefield Sr. Home Jefferson 17661 Berea Community 3060 FM 728 In 1913, citizens of Jefferson, through the secretary of their Progressive Club, began to discuss the establishment of a Seventh - Day Adventist ... 8016 Blue Bonnet Farm FM 2208, S side, 0.4 mi. E of US 59 on private property. Also known as Cutrer-Key House. Raised cottage; begun in 1847. Main wing, built 1869, is of heart pine cut on the home place. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 8019 Brown Building 112 N. Vale Old home of Jefferson "Jimplecute" and other newspapers, and the Chesterfield Social Club. Now Brown Building. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - ... 8020 Brown-Bender House House damaged by fire in August 2013. Marker is temporarily in storage. This ornate, two-story, stick Victorian residence was built in 1888 by lumberman George Washington Brown (1854-1932), who later became involved in ...

8088 Capt. William E. Singleton House NW corner N. Soda and E. Orleans streets on private property. Built in 1860's. Its cruciform plan evolved in 17th century Virginia. Has been in Singleton family since 1885. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - ... 8047 Capt. Wm. Perry House Clarksville and Walnut St. Built in 1850s by Capt. Wm. Perry, officer on one of riverboats when city was largest inland port in Texas. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1 ... 8076 Captain William Perry 200 block of West Austin (April 5, 1813 - January 2, 1869) William Perry was among the first settlers of Jefferson, arriving ca. 1840. Through his shipping business and his ... 8077 Captain William Perry 203 Clarksville St. (April 5, 1813 - January 2, 1869) William Perry was among the first settlers of Jefferson, arriving ca. 1840. Through his shipping business and his ... 15468 Carlson, Mary, Home Jefferson 8022 Christ Episcopal Church Main and Taylor St. 1868. Parish instituted 1860. Rev. E. G. Benners first resident clergyman (1869-1894). Gothic architecture, lancet windows, scroll beams. Recorded ... 18545 Claiborne House 312 S. Alley St. Volney H. Claiborne, a Civil War veteran from Virginia, married Lucy A. Perry on December 15, 1864. In 1875, Volney built this house in the late ... 8024 Confederate Civil War Meat Packing Plant Walnut and Polk (SH 49) About 2 miles to the southwest, the meat plant of J. B. Dunn dressed,packed and shipped beef, pork and mutton to the Confederate army. In 1861 began ...

8021 Dan N. Alley Home 501 E. Walker St. Built by Dan N. Alley, a founder of Jefferson. Was wedding gift to a son. Now home of Mary Carlson, a descendant. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark ... 14492 Deware, J. M., Residence Jefferson 8017 Doyle Bower House 1005 S. Line St. Typical of early Texas. Constructed with square nails and pegs. Built in 1858 by Haye Zolley. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

8057 Early Jefferson Lodge Building W. Dallas St., S side between S. Market and S. Vale streets Built in the late 1850s, this building first housed the Jefferson Masonic Lodge. A number of businesses were located here during the Civil War, and ... 8029 Early Site of Bell Factory SH 49 and FM 729, 4 mi. from Jefferson From a log blacksmith shop in 1854 grew a bell foundry owned by G. A. Kelly which manufactured cowbells widely used by pioneer ox-team freighters. ... 8031 Excelsior House Vale St. and Austin Oldest hotel in East Texas. Frame part built in 1850s; brick wing added 1864. Among famous guests during river port days of Jefferson were Presidents ...

8032 Falling Leaves, 1855 304 E. Jefferson St. To original 4 rooms and hall, long ell was added in 1866. Home of Eloise Amoss 62 years. B. Koontz home since 1961. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark ... 8037 First Baptist Church of Jefferson 523 N. Polk Organized in 1855 as the Missionary Baptist Church, this congregation chose the Rev. George B. Tucker as its first pastor. Worship services were ... 8039 First Methodist Church Henderson and Market St. Founded on this site, 1844. Rev. Jas. Baldridge, first pastor. Log church was replaced 1860 by most imposing brick one west of Mississippi River. ... 8040 First National Bank of Jefferson Jefferson Square (Polk and Lafayette St.) Thomas J. Rogers (1832-1918), a native of Mississippi, came to Jefferson in 1856. After serving in the Civil War, where he attained the rank of captain, ... 8036 First Texas Artificial Gas Plant In front of Jefferson Carnegie Library, W side of intersection of W. Lafayette and N. Market streets (5 blocks east) Jefferson Gas Light Company, chartered 1870 for public and domestic service, used retorts-- 7 foot iron drums with small necks-- ... 17425 Frazier Cemetery Take SH 49 northeast out of Jefferson, TX. Go 8.5 miles to a gate made of pipe on right. Enter gate and travel the dirt road for 1 mile south. Cemetery is on the left. It is located on private property. 8041 Freeman Plantation 1 mi. west of Jefferson on SH 49 (watch for sign) This Greek revival plantation home was built about 1850 by Williamson M. (1807-66) and Drucilla (1812-65) Freeman for their children. A cotton and ... 8042 Freeman Plantation SH 49, 1 mi. west of Jefferson -- 13838 Frith-Jones Cemetery 24621 SH 49 W Frith-Jones Cemetery Established 1876 Historic Texas Cemetery - 2006

8015 "Gay 90's House" 1009 S. Line Drawing room held many social affairs when city was a leading port in Texas. Now J. M. Benefield Home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 8096 George T. Todd House 505 N. Polk St. Capt. George Todd (1839-1913) was a Confederate veteran, ex-district attorney, former state legislator, and senior member of East Texas Bar. He built ... 13581 George Webster Smith corner of Lafayette and Marshall streets George Webster Smith was a former Union soldier whose beliefs set off a chain of dramatic events in the tense atmosphere of post-Civil War Texas. ... 18163 Godfrey-Singleton House 405 E. Delta St. This house was built for teacher Margaret Godfrey, who bought the lot in 1892. She moved away and later died in 1899. It was bought by Dr. Robert ... 15543 Graham, Capt. Charles G 409 E. Delta 8045 Guarding Oak 301 E. Friou St. --

15238 Haggard, George E., Bldg. (RE 80) Jefferson 14604 Haggard, George E., Funeral Home Jefferson 8050 Historic Houston Street Victorian Cottage 312 Houston St. Situated near ferry that brought riches to early Jefferson. First known owners (1851): John M. and Nancy Dollehite. A distinguished occupant: Mrs. ... 15656 Hodge-Taylor House SH 49, S side, 0.1 mi. W of FM 728 Berry and Lavenia (Boggs) Hodge moved here from Kentucky and had this house built along the Daingerfield Road in 1852. Among their five children, ... 8044 Home of Capt. Charles G. Graham 409 E. Delta Born in Tennessee, Charles Gibbs Graham (1833-1896) came to Texas in 1843 with his parents. He settled in Jefferson about 1850. During the Civil ... 8014 Homesite of Barry Benefield 909 Line St. (May 12, 1877 - Sept. 22, 1971) Born while Jefferson was a dominant East Texas city, Barry Benefield learned well the character and lore of this ... 15137 Houston Street College Jefferson 8051 Hudgins-Blake House 1109 Line St. Residence with fine door and window styling; large rooms; 13' ceilings; wide board floors. Built during 1855-67 era, by William P. Hudgins, ;the ...

13696 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church intersection of N. Vale St. and W. Lafayette St. This parish began in 1863 when Father Jean Marie Giraud held mass for Catholic residents of Jefferson. Immaculate Conception grew as a church and ...

8084 J. H. Rowell Home Walker and Alley Built about 1858. Since 1879, home of J. H. Rowell family. Rowell served Jefferson several terms as mayor and alderman. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark ... 8043 Jay Gould Railroad Car 200 block W. Austin St. Built in 1888 by the American Car & Foundry Company of St. Charles, Missouri, this was the private railway car of Jay Gould (1836-1892). A native ... 15393 Jay Gould Railroad Car Jefferson 8053 Jefferson 2 mi. south of Jefferson on US 59 Home to the Caddo Indians for centuries, this area of Texas attracted Anglo-American colonists to settle here in the early 1800s. Founded in 1839, ... 8054 Jefferson 1 mi. NE on SH 49 Founded 1836. Named for President Thomas Jefferson. Chief river port of Texas, 1846-1870. This prosperous ante-bellum city became a Confederate Quartermaster ... 8055 Jefferson C. S. A. 200 block of W. Austin (Star and Wreath) Metropolis of commerce and culture for East Texas, Jefferson became important center for Confederate activity. Major quartermaster ... 16909 Jefferson Ordnance Magazine North-northeast of Highway 59 and Big Cypress Bayou JEFFERSON ORDNANCE MAGAZINE THIS HISTORIC POWDER HOUSE OR MAGAZINE WAS CONSTRUCTED DURING THE CIVIL WAR TO SAFELY STORE POWDER AND MUNITIONS. THE ... 8058 Jefferson Playhouse Henderson and Market St. Built about 1860 by Robert W. Nesmith, a contractor of stage lines. After several changes in ownership, house was purchased 1869 for Sisters of Charity ... 8059 Jefferson Public Library Jefferson Carnegie Library Built 1907 by local funds plus a gift from Andrew Carnegie Foundation-- one of 34 such grants made in Texas (where the movement for public libraries ... 8060 Jefferson Turn Basin park located at the southeast corner of Polk and Dallas Streets, on concrete park walkway north of bridge Wide, deep lagoon in Cypress Bayou, used for turning around ships in Gulf-Red River trade. First steamer to reach here was the "Lama" in 1844, by ... 24290 Jefferson's Public Square marker pending marker pending 8101 John M. Vines Oakwood Cemetery, Central St. (1844-1914) Born in Alabama. Joined W. P. Lane Rangers, C. S. A., 1861; was discharged 1865, rank of farrier. Served as sheriff-tax collector for ...

8061 Kahn Saloon 123 Austin St. Built during the early 1860s, this structure served as a boarding house and as a mercantile before opening as the Kahn Saloon about 1900. Temperance ... 8063 Kellyville SH 49 about 5 mi. west of Jefferson -- 8064 Knightwood Owens and Walker St. Built 1852 by Col. Henry A. Mimms as a daughter's wedding gift. Noted for hospitality. Meeting place for Men's Harmony Club and Ladies' Cooking Class ...

8065 Liberty Baptist Church Jefferson This church traces its history to April 1874, when eight charter members gathered to organize a Baptist congregation. The first pastor was W. W. ... 12044 Lockett Cemetery 6.3 mi. N of Jefferson on US 59; 1.2 mi. E on Dreesen Rd. Royal and Martha (Smith) Lockett came to Texas from Georgia between 1856 and 1858 with their eleven surviving children and the family's slaves. Seven ...

17659 Macedonia United Methodist Church From the intersection of Hwy 49 and Hwy 59 in Jefferson, take Hwy 49 West for 3.2 miles. Turn left on Co. Rd. 729. Proceed 3.4 miles and turn left on Co. Rd. 726. Proceed 4.9 miles over the Ferrell Bridge Dam to the stop sign. Turn right and proceed .2 miles on Co. Rd. 726 .2 mile to Macedonia Road and turn left. Proceed .4 miles and the church is on the right side of the road. Following the Civil War and emancipation, freed slaves began to see the need for a place to collectively worship and gather. As a result, newly freed ... 15534 Manse, The Jefferson 8069 Marion County Courthouse -- 14394 Marion County Courthouse Marion County Courthouse grounds, NW side facing Austin St., SW corner W. Austin and S. Polk (FM 134) streets. The Texas Legislature created Marion County in 1860. Jefferson, established as early as 1841, was chosen as county seat. By 1860, Jefferson was a ... 16866 Marion County Depression Era Roadside Park FM 2208, N side, 0.4 mi. E of US 59 This roadside park was constructed by the National Youth Administration (NYA) with the support of President Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration ... 14851 McCasland, Joe, Home Jefferson 14240 Meat Packing Plant Jefferson 15382 Methodist Church Jefferson 8072 Mims Chapel Methodist Church and Cemetery FM 729, 20 mi. W of Jefferson at Brown Road This church was organized by pioneer area settlers before the Civil War. The first building here was a log structure known as the Rock Church because ... 15495 Moseley, J.B., Home Jefferson 8074 Murphy Building 112 Austin St. Brothers John C. Murphy (1816-71) and James M. Murphy (b. 1820) of Tennessee came to Jefferson, Texas, in 1850. They owned a wholesale cotton firm ...

8075 Nash Iron Works FM 729 about 20 mi. west of Jefferson First iron furnace in Texas. Built by Jefferson S. Nash, who came here in 1846. He found much iron ore, wood for charcoal, and clay to make molds. ...

14108 Oakwood Cemetery Jefferson 14142 Oakwood Cemetery (Medallion Only) Adjacent to the 1973 Texas Historical Marker at the Webster Street entrance to the cemetery. The entrance is at the end of Webster St. one block east of Alley St. 8033 Old Federal Building 107 Vale St. 1869. First Federal Court and Custom House. Also housed county court and its records. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 8034 Old Federal Court and Post Office Building Jefferson Historical Society Museum and Gallery, N corner W. Austin and N. Market streets Used 1890-1964 by Court of Eastern District of Texas. Now a museum. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 8062 Old Home of Geo. Keese 112 S. Friou early citizen. Erected about 1858 by Dan M. Alley, who laid off the city's Alley addition. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 8066 Old Livery Stable Austin and Vale St. Near Trammel's Trace, a road charted 1813, used by thousands of settlers migrating to Texas. Site was owned 1868 by D. B. Culberson, later a congressman ... 8082 Old Rosebud Saloon Vale St. at Austin 1854. Rendezvous of judges, lawyers and men with notched guns. Partly burned 1902. Restored 1946. V 1965

8104 Perry Woods Home 507 Walker French town house of 19th century Jefferson-New Orleans trade era. Original plan is intact. Now Perry Woods home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark ... 8087 Plantation House Market and Henderson 1854 "Plantation" house shows European styling in brick ground floor, frame upper stories, double iron stairways. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark ... 8078 Planters Bank Austin and Walnut 1852. In Jefferson's heyday, riverfront warehouse of firm with St. Louis, New Orleans branches. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 8079 Potter's Point Gray community, NW corner SH 49 and FM 727 Site of one of most famous events in Texas. Robert Potter-- a signer, Texas Declaration of Independence, a chief author of Republic's Constitution, ... 8080 Presbyterian Church S. Main at Jefferson St. Built 1872 for congregation organized earlier. Once the largest Cumberland Church building in Texas. Has a specially cast bell. Painted clock faces ... 8073 Preston Home 412 N. Soda Built mid-19th century by J. C. Preston, pioneer druggist. Home of Judge Seborn Moseley and his descendants. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -1 ... 23362 Pyland African American Cemetery marker pending marker pending

8102 R. B. Walker House 524 N. Polk Jefferson merchant and former mayor, Robert Bruce Walker (1854-1930) had this home built for his family in 1910. An active civic leader, Walker later ... 8103 Richard Waterhouse Oakwood Cemetery, Magnolia and Moss Rose (Star and Wreath) (January 12, 1833 - March 20, 1876) Native of Tennessee, participant in United States war with Mexico, Texas businessman, colonel ... 8068 Rogers Home Delta and Alley St. Built 1839. Oldest house in Jefferson. Once home of Gen. J. H. Rogers, Civil War leader. Presbyterian manse since 1903. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark ... 8071 Rogers Home 403 E. Walker Built in 1850s. Home of Capt. T. J. Rogers, founder and president, private bank. Restored by Judge and Mrs. Joe McCasland. Recorded Texas Historic ... 8028 Rowell Family Home Dixon and Owens St. Early clapboard cottage with ornate trim. Once a tavern; since 1856 in Dr. R. E. Rowell family; known as DeWare home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark ... 8083 Rowell Home 307 N. Vale Built about 1862 by civic leader, Q. Bateman. Bought by A. H. Rowell 1884. Still has gaslight fixtures, other relics. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark ...

8092 S. D. Rainey Home 109 W. Henderson St Built 1880 by cotton factor S. D. Rainey. Style: midwestern rococo. Since 1886 a center of social life, as R. S. Terry Home. Recorded Texas Historic ... 8085 Sagamore Dixon and Owens St. 1852 frontier cottage. Henry Scott, one owner, was partner in first commercial ice plant in Texas, 1868. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 14771 Savannah Cemetery Jefferson, E on FM 49, then N 1.8 mi on FM 43; W on Sand Country Rd. This site began as the family burial ground for Sofia Smith Whatley and her descendants. A South Carolina native, Whatley moved from Alabama with ... 8086 Schluter Home Taylor at Line St. Colonial home built 1856 by F. A. Schluter, one of first 6 settlers in Jefferson. Has spacious halls, wide galleries. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark ... 14947 Sedberry, Mrs. Ruth, Home 211 N. Market St. 8038 Site of First Ice Factory in Texas 2 mi. west of Jefferson Blackburn Syrup Works 8095 Site of Home of Captain George T. Todd Clarksville and Polk (1839-1913) Born in Virginia. Came to Texas 1843. During Civil War, served in famous Hood's Texas Brigade. At Chickamauga, took command after Gen. ... 8089 St. Louis Commission Company Warehouse Jefferson -- 8090 Sterne Fountain Fountain is in the intersection of W. Lafeyette and N. Market streets. Marker is 25 feet south, at S corner of intersection. Settling in Jefferson prior to the Civil War, Jacob and Ernestine Sterne became prominent leaders of the community. Their early management of the ... 13675 Stilley-Young House 405 Moseley St Builders completed this house for Frank Stilley, a cotton broker from Louisiana, and his wife Minerva Fox Stilley shortly after they married in 1860. ... 15405 Synagogue:Sinai Hebrew Cong. of Beth-El, 1876 Jefferson

8067 "The Magnolias" Broadwy and Friou 1867. Built by Lucy Ann, wife of Dan Alley, donor of half of Jefferson's townsite. Near 100th birthday, house retains fine style. Has handmade columns, ... 12045 Taylor Cemetery 7.3 mi. NE of Jefferson on SH 49; 1.5 mi. N on Sand Country Road; 0.2 mi. W on Trinity Road; 0.2 mi. S on Taylor Cemetery Road. Map dot approximate. Ward Taylor, Sr. (1791-1871), and Nancy (Mathews) Taylor (1796-1879) came to Texas from Alabama in 1845. Several Taylor and Mathews relatives and ... 14632 Terry, R.S., Home 109 W. Henderson St 8025 Texas Statesman Charles Allen Culberson Courthouse lawn (Polk and Austin St.) One of Texas' most forceful leaders; 32 years in office as attorney general, governor, U. S. Senator. Born in Alabama; in childhood moved with parents ... 8018 The Brooks House 208 Vale St. Built 1872 in Victorian style, with long galleries, bay window, 4 gables. Then a hotel, it became famous when guest "Diamond Bessie" Moore was killed ... 8035 The Figures House 407 E. Jefferson St. A typical East Texas Greek revival cottage, built in 1850s by Bartholomew Figures, who had been a local innkeeper. His son, James C. Figures, was ... 8048 The Homestead 410 E. Delta Built in 1851 by slave labor, square nails, broadax-hewn boards. Center society life of city. 8049 The House of the Seasons 409 S. Alley Built in 1872 for Benjamin H. Epperson, the House of the Seasons derives its name from the cupola with its stained glass windows that create an illusion ... 8056 The Jefferson "Jimplecute" 115 N. Polk St. Initials of words "Join Industry, Manufacturing, Planting, Labor, Energy, Capital (in) Unity Together Everlasting" headed 1848 paper of E.C. Beazley. ... 8070 The Marsh Place 202 S. Friou St. One of the very early houses in Jefferson-- apparently built by Mr. and Mrs. Dan Parks in 1860, when city was known as greatest river port in the ... 8094 The Thurman Place 207 S. Alley One of oldest homes in city. Begun about 1857 while site was owned by "Major" P. M. Graham, land dealer, surveyor, and merchant, who was original ... 8097 Todd-Terhune Residence 310 E. Jefferson In 1856 or 1857 C. S. Sabine built this Greek revival house with its large central hallway. In 1858 the residence was sold to District Judge William ... 8098 Torrans-Clopton-Spellings House 107 E. Clarksville William P. Torrans (1818-1881) built this Greek revival structure on Lafayette Street in the 1860s. It was purchased in 1877 by druggist E. W. Taylor ... 8099 Trammel's Trace FM 2208, N side, 0.4 mi. E of US 59 in roadside pulloff Traces began as foot paths used by the Indians to mark their trails through wilderness areas. They later were used by surveyors in mapping early ...

17064 Union Missionary Baptist Church 520 Houston Street, Jefferson This site is one of the area’s oldest associated with African-American heritage. In 1842, Captain William Perry conveyed property to local slaves ...

8027 Vernon Dalhart 123 W. Austin St. (April 6, 1881 - September 15, 1948) Born in Jefferson, Vernon Dalhart (Marion Try Slaughter II) began his career here at Kahn Saloon, starred later ...

8093 W. S. Terry Home 404 N. Walnut St Once the residence of B. J. Terry, Grand Master of Masonic Lodge of Texas. Built before 1850. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 14690 Wilkinson Cemetery Smithland This family burial ground served residents of the Old Wilkinson Plantation. The cemetery is named for Seaborn Jones Wilkinson and his wife, Elizabeth ... 8023 William Clark Residence 201 Henderson The original two rooms of this house, located in the back, are believed to have been built before 1852 by Jefferson's founder Allen Urquhart (1792-1866). ...