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Jefferson TX8654

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.

Erected by the State of Texas, 1964.

TX-49, 1 mile NE of Jefferson, Marion County Texas


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