7 Sights & Landmarks in Jefferson That You Shouldn't Miss

December 14, 2021 Almeta Stockton

Jefferson is a city in Marion County in northeastern Texas, United States. The population was 2,024 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Marion County, Texas, and is situated in East Texas. The city is a tourism center, with popular attractions including: Jay Gould's Railroad car, the Sterne Fountain, Jefferson Carnegie Library, Excelsior House, the House of the Four Seasons, and the bayous formed by Big Cypress Bayou located in and around the city.
Restaurants in Jefferson

1. The House of the Seasons

409 S Alley St, Jefferson, TX 75657-2003 +1 903-665-8000 [email protected] http://www.houseoftheseasons.com/
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5.0 based on 48 reviews

The House of the Seasons

Reviewed By dave75024 - Dallas, United States

Nicest B&B property we've been to. The main house tour is the whipped cream topping. AWESOME Separate table breakfast both days - beautiful gardens and impeccably maintained - nice spacious rooms (we stayed in the Lady Bird) - and Shirley, the manager, is a fantastic host. We'll be back!

2. The Grove

405 Moseley St, Jefferson, TX 75657-2307 +1 903-665-8018 [email protected] http://www.thegrove-jefferson.com
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5.0 based on 162 reviews

The Grove

A one-hour tour of one of Jefferson's most historic - and haunted - locations. The Grove is an 1861 home that uniquely mirrors the history of the riverport city... and the ghost stories there go back over 100 years. The history of the home is fascinating; it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. Along with the history, though, you'll hear ghost stories from the owners and find out just what it's like to live in a haunted home. Come visit The Grove for a peek into Jefferson's past... and a few residents who may still be hanging around!

Reviewed By 807leight - Dallas, United States

We did 4 guided tours in Jefferson and while they were all awesome, this one was my favorite. I loved hearing the history of the house and the feeling of happy spirits who are attached to it. Mitchell is a great story teller and historian. Make sure to put this one in your travel plans!

3. Oakwood Cemetery

607 N Alley St, Jefferson, TX 75657-1307 +1 903-665-3733
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Oakwood Cemetery

Reviewed By WoodwayTX

We took a tour and the Oakwood Cemetery was on the route. Very interesting, we visited graves of past historical residents that were pretty famous for what life they had lived. Its a beautiful and well taken care of cemetery with old headstones that are just beautiful.

4. Schluter House

Jefferson, TX
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Schluter House

Historic home built in 1856 by F.A. Schluter, one of Jefferson's first settlers.

5. Atalanta Jay Gould's Railroad Car

210 W Austin St, Jefferson, TX 75657-2204 +1 903-665-2513 http://theexcelsiorhouse.com/welcome-to-the-excelsior-house-hotel-in-jefferson-texas/jay-goulds-private-rail-car/
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Atalanta Jay Gould's Railroad Car

Reviewed By N5582VTsandras - Dallas, United States

Had a nice lady from the garden club show us around. Lots of historical facts and things to see in the train. Quite enjoyable.

6. Jefferson Ordnance Magazine

Big Cypress Bayou, Jefferson, TX 75657 +1 903-665-7064 http://www.historicjeffersonfoundation.com
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Jefferson Ordnance Magazine

7. Singleton's Virginia Cross Home

401 N Soda St, Jefferson, TX 75657-1923 +1 903-665-3938 [email protected] http://www.virginiacross.com/
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Singleton's Virginia Cross Home

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