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Freeman Plantation

Jefferson, Marion County

Marker Text

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 sugar cane planter, Freeman also operated a river freighting business. Materials use din construction of the house include hand-hewn timbers and brick made on the site. In the 1870s the residence was sold to R. E. Rowell (1826-1900), a former Confederate doctor, who later served as county treasurer. A rear wing was added to the home during the ownership of oilman L. S. Flannery (d. 1961), who purchased the property in 1937. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 1 mi. west of Jefferson on SH 49 (watch for sign)
Marker # 8041
Dedicated 1980
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code Greek Revival (Architectural style); plantations
Latitude, Longitude 32.76435, -94.370278

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