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Excelsior House

Jefferson, Marion County

Marker Text

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 Grant and Hayes, and poet Oscar Wilde. Restored 1961-63 by Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Marker Details

Address Vale St. and Austin
Location Description
Marker # 8031
Dedicated 1962
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code inns, hotels, motels
Latitude, Longitude 32.756694, -94.344372

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