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Food scene
McGarity's Restaurant & Saloon
208 W Dallas StThey have a great brunch!
Taste of Caddo
201 W Austin StGreat restaurant for casual dining and you can even try the Gator!
Upscale dining that would be excellent for a date night! They are known for their fresh ingredients.
8 locals recommend
Stillwater Inn
203 E Broadway StUpscale dining that would be excellent for a date night! They are known for their fresh ingredients.
Shopping
Toys, candy, gifts, ice cream, and so much more!!! This is a must visit location!
16 locals recommend
Jefferson General Store
113 E Austin StToys, candy, gifts, ice cream, and so much more!!! This is a must visit location!
Neighborhoods
Jefferson became a port of entry into the Republic of Texas and then the State of Texas. It was also a major shipping port for those who wished to sell agricultural products, especially cotton. Cotton was brought to Jefferson from as far away as Dallas by ox wagon and then sold in Jefferson through receiving, forwarding, and commission merchants to markets in New Orleans and St. Louis. Many of the immigrants who came to Jefferson stayed and built homes and shops here.
Thomas JeffersonJefferson, Texas is located on Big Cypress Bayou in the Cypress Valley of Northeast Texas. It is the County seat for Marion County. Named for Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War patriot who was known as the “Swamp Fox”, Marion County was created in 1860. Jefferson was named for Thomas Jefferson, and was conceived as a port city by Allen Urquhart and Daniel Alley, who saw its potential as the head of navigation when they prepared a plan for the town site in 1841.
In 1845, when obstructions were removed from Big Cypress Bayou, steamboats could reach Jefferson from New Orleans. After the arrival of the first steamboat, Jefferson became a boom town where many pioneers to Texas first set foot on Texas soil when they disembarked from the steamboats.
During Jefferson’s Golden Era as a steamboat port from 1845 until 1875, it became a cosmopolitan town like most port cities with a confluence of cultures and businesses. The architectural styles, which developed in Jefferson during this period of prosperity, resembled those of New Orleans. The homes were primarily of Greek revival design.
When the log raft was removed by the Army Corps of Engineers in the year 1873, the water level in Big Cypress Bayou was reduced and navigation to Jefferson was threatened. Railroads were also extended during this period of time across Texas, which reduced Jefferson’s commercial market area. The town ceased to be a prominent port city and commercial center. However, many of the mid-nineteenth century homes and buildings on the Historical Registry remain.
Today Jefferson Texas is a quaint small town that is the hub of Marion County. Every year seasonally there are many festivals and events. Every weekend there is an attraction, shop, tour or museum open to delight any wish you may have for your trip to the beautiful historic city of Jefferson Texas.
39 locals recommend
Jefferson
Jefferson became a port of entry into the Republic of Texas and then the State of Texas. It was also a major shipping port for those who wished to sell agricultural products, especially cotton. Cotton was brought to Jefferson from as far away as Dallas by ox wagon and then sold in Jefferson through receiving, forwarding, and commission merchants to markets in New Orleans and St. Louis. Many of the immigrants who came to Jefferson stayed and built homes and shops here.
Thomas JeffersonJefferson, Texas is located on Big Cypress Bayou in the Cypress Valley of Northeast Texas. It is the County seat for Marion County. Named for Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War patriot who was known as the “Swamp Fox”, Marion County was created in 1860. Jefferson was named for Thomas Jefferson, and was conceived as a port city by Allen Urquhart and Daniel Alley, who saw its potential as the head of navigation when they prepared a plan for the town site in 1841.
In 1845, when obstructions were removed from Big Cypress Bayou, steamboats could reach Jefferson from New Orleans. After the arrival of the first steamboat, Jefferson became a boom town where many pioneers to Texas first set foot on Texas soil when they disembarked from the steamboats.
During Jefferson’s Golden Era as a steamboat port from 1845 until 1875, it became a cosmopolitan town like most port cities with a confluence of cultures and businesses. The architectural styles, which developed in Jefferson during this period of prosperity, resembled those of New Orleans. The homes were primarily of Greek revival design.
When the log raft was removed by the Army Corps of Engineers in the year 1873, the water level in Big Cypress Bayou was reduced and navigation to Jefferson was threatened. Railroads were also extended during this period of time across Texas, which reduced Jefferson’s commercial market area. The town ceased to be a prominent port city and commercial center. However, many of the mid-nineteenth century homes and buildings on the Historical Registry remain.
Today Jefferson Texas is a quaint small town that is the hub of Marion County. Every year seasonally there are many festivals and events. Every weekend there is an attraction, shop, tour or museum open to delight any wish you may have for your trip to the beautiful historic city of Jefferson Texas.
Sightseeing
Learn the history of Jefferson and view rare antiques. Definitely purchase the tickets to see the train exhibit!
8 locals recommend
Jefferson Historical Museum
223 W Austin StLearn the history of Jefferson and view rare antiques. Definitely purchase the tickets to see the train exhibit!
Tour this historic home where Presidents and distinguished guests have stayed. Built in 1872 this beautiful home also has amazing victorian gardens.
House of the Seasons
409 S Alley StTour this historic home where Presidents and distinguished guests have stayed. Built in 1872 this beautiful home also has amazing victorian gardens.
City advice
Don't miss
Lonesome Dove Safari
Located just a few miles out of town you can drive your car through this Safari Animal Park. Feed the animals and see exotic species.
Don't miss
Jefferson Ghost Walk
You don't want to miss the Jefferson Ghost walk that happens on weekend nights. Tickets and tour starts at Kahn Hotel.
Don't miss
Jefferson Railway
During good weather, this is a must! Ride the train into the bayou and feed the gators. Get tickets at the train station or online. www.jeffersonrailway.com