Jefferson
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Founded 1836. Named for President Thomas Jefferson. Chief river port of Texas, 1846-1870. This prosperous ante-bellum city became a Confederate Quartermaster Depot; produced boots, shoes, iron goods, preserved meats for army. Nearby oil field discovered in 1939. Many fine old homes and other landmarks.
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Confederate Civil War Meat Packing Plant
Jefferson, TX
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.
Texas Statesman Charles Allen Culberson
Jefferson, TX
One of Texas' most forceful leaders; 32 years in office as attorney general, governor, U. S. Senator.
First National Bank of Jefferson
Jefferson, TX
Thomas J. Rogers (1832-1918), a native of Mississippi, came to Jefferson in 1856.
Jay Gould Railroad Car
Jefferson, TX
Built in 1888 by the American Car & Foundry Company of St. Charles, Missouri, this was the private railway car of Jay Gould (1836-1892).
Home of Capt. Charles G. Graham
Jefferson, TX
Born in Tennessee, Charles Gibbs Graham (1833-1896) came to Texas in 1843 with his parents.