Texas Historical Marker #08079
Potter's Point. Site of one of most famous events in Texas. Robert Potter-- a signer, Texas Declaration of Independence, a chief author of Republic's Constitution, first Secretary of Navy, Republic of Texas-- settled 1837 on Caddo Lake. A former U. S. Congressman, he won election 1840 to Texas Senate. After Senate adjourned in 1842 he tried to arrest his political foe, William P. Rose. On night of March 1, 1842, Rose led armed men to Potter's home. At dawn Senator Potter jumped into the lake to swim for help, but was shot to death. He is buried in State Cemetery, Austin. #8079
?, Smithland, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08080
Presbyterian Church. Built 1872 for congregation organized earlier. Once the largest Cumberland Church building in Texas. Has a specially cast bell. Painted clock faces on the steeple show the hours for Sunday School and morning and evening worship. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 #8080
S. Main at Jefferson St., Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08081
Red River Warehouse. 1852. Headquarters, New Orleans Shipping, 1860-1870, when Jefferson was 2nd largest Texas port. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 #8081
Lake St. near Walnut, Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08082
Old Rosebud Saloon. 1854. Rendezvous of judges, lawyers and men with notched guns. Partly burned 1902. Restored 1946. V 1965 #8082
Vale St. at Austin, Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08083
Rowell Home. Built about 1862 by civic leader, Q. Bateman. Bought by A. H. Rowell 1884. Still has gaslight fixtures, other relics. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 #8083
307 N. Vale, Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08084
J. H. Rowell Home. Built about 1858. Since 1879, home of J. H. Rowell family. Rowell served Jefferson several terms as mayor and alderman. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 #8084
Walker and Alley, Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08085
Sagamore. 1852 frontier cottage. Henry Scott, one owner, was partner in first commercial ice plant in Texas, 1868. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 #8085
Dixon and Owens St., Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08086
Schluter Home. Colonial home built 1856 by F. A. Schluter, one of first 6 settlers in Jefferson. Has spacious halls, wide galleries. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 #8086
Taylor at Line St., Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08087
Plantation House. 1854 "Plantation" house shows European styling in brick ground floor, frame upper stories, double iron stairways. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 #8087
Market and Henderson, Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08088
Singleton Family Home. Built in 1860s. Its cruciform plan evolved in 17th century Virginia. Has been in Singleton family since 1885. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 #8088
Soda and Orleans, Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08089
St. Louis Commission Company Warehouse. -- #8089
?, Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08090
Sterne Fountain. Settling in Jefferson prior to the Civil War, Jacob and Ernestine Sterne became prominent leaders of the community. Their early management of the post office here and their involvement in civic and cultural activities reflected the dramatic influence Jewish families had on the development of Jefferson. In 1913 the Sternes' children gave this fountain to the city in honor of their parents. Designed for use by people and animals, it was cast by the J. L.. Mott Foundry of New York. The work of Guiseppe Moretti, it features a statue of Hebe, the Greek Goddess of Youth. #8090
Market and Lafayette St., Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08091
T. J. Taylor, Jr. Home. On an original land grant of the Republic of Texas. Built about 1852 by Berry Hodge, prominent surveyor, using slave labor. Among later owners was a civic leader who published the "Jefferson Jimplecute." Restored in 1950 by the now deceased T. J. Taylor,Jr., brother of U. S. First Lady, Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964 #8091
Broadway St. at Friou St., Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08092
S. D. Rainey Home. Built 1880 by cotton factor S. D. Rainey. Style: midwestern rococo. Since 1886 a center of social life, as R. S. Terry Home. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 #8092
109 W. Henderson St, Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08093
W. S. Terry Home. Once the residence of B. J. Terry, Grand Master of Masonic Lodge of Texas. Built before 1850. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 #8093
404 N. Walnut St, Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08094
The Thurman Place. One of oldest homes in city. Begun about 1857 while site was owned by "Major" P. M. Graham, land dealer, surveyor, and merchant, who was original clerk of Cass County (then encompassing town of Jefferson), 1846; postmaster, 1849. The place was bought 1859 by merchant Theo Nichols, who in 1882 gave it to his daughter, Mrs. Samuel Thurman. The Thurmans had a deer park on west side of the block, lived here until 1906, and gave property its lasting name. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972 #8094
207 S. Alley, Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08095
Site of Home of Captain George T. Todd. (1839-1913) Born in Virginia. Came to Texas 1843. During Civil War, served in famous Hood's Texas Brigade. At Chickamauga, took command after Gen. Hood was shot. In 1864-1865, fought west of the Mississippi with Lane's Partisan Rangers. After war, was in the Texas Legislature and on University of Texas Board of Regents. As district attorney, prosecuted Cincinnati jewelry salesman Abe Rothchild for the 1877 roadside murder of "Diamond Bessie" Moore. Covering 7 years, this famous trial put in conflict some of the nation's best lawyers and set numerous legal precedents. #8095
Clarksville and Polk, Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08096
George T. Todd House. Capt. George Todd (1839-1913) was a Confederate veteran, ex-district attorney, former state legislator, and senior member of East Texas Bar. He built this home in 1893 for his family: wife Marion (Miller); sons Van Dyke, A. Miller, Charles C., and William H.: and daughters Eva C., Mary V. (later Mrs. J. S. Lewis), and Lula D. (later Mrs. L. E. Hough). Architecture is late Victorian featuring a corner tower with mansard roof. Descendants still own and preserve the structure. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974 #8096
505 N. Polk St., Jefferson, TX, United States
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Texas Historical Marker #08097
Todd-Terhune Residence. In 1856 or 1857 C. S. Sabine built this Greek revival house with its large central hallway. In 1858 the residence was sold to District Judge William S. Todd (1808-1864), who attended the Secession convention of 1861. The dwelling was occupied from 1869 to 1912 by the family of Dr. Archibald A. Terhune (1825-1891), popular local physician. He added a small room on the east side of the house for his office. His wife Mary Frances (Ware) (1831-1904) was a noted gardener. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978 #8097
310 E. Jefferson, Jefferson, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #08098
Torrans-Clopton-Spellings House. William P. Torrans (1818-1881) built this Greek revival structure on Lafayette Street in the 1860s. It was purchased in 1877 by druggist E. W. Taylor (b. 1838), a former mayor of Jefferson, and Anna Matilda Clopton (1838-1916), wife of Dr. Albert G. Clopton (1838-1916), who had his office here. After 1882 the residence was moved to this site by Soloman A. Spellings (1841-1903), a Confederate veteran who operated a livery business on Polk and Henderson streets. Additions were made in 1932 and 1947 during the ownership of grocer Hosea D. Watson (1879-1957). #8098
107 E. Clarksville, Jefferson, TX, United States