Jefferson

Historical marker location:

Jefferson, Texas

( 1 mi. NE on SH 49)

Marker installed: 1964

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.