Jefferson, TX - Population 1875
N 32° 46.554 W 094° 20.238
15S E 374755 N 3627235
Jefferson, TX, population 1875. This sign is on the west side of TX 49 at the northeastern city limit.
Waymark Code: WM1AYMF
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2024
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A 1964 Texas Historical Marker is just a few feet away, and it provides some sound bytes:
Founded 1843. 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
Address: TX 49 at Marion County Rd 3200
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