Jefferson, TX

Texas · Marion County

Jefferson is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,111. Residents earn $40,865 per year, which is 46% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,111 Population 474/sq mi density

$40,865 Median Income $26,413 per capita

$143,800 Home Value $153,079 Zillow

$721 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent

65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr

308 Violent Crime/100K 617 property/100K

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Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$40,865 median income, 5.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$143,800 home value, $721/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

308 violent crimes/100K (19% below avg)

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers Near Jefferson, TX

45 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Jefferson, TX.

Name	Description
Marion County Depression Era Roadside Park	Marker is on Farm to Market Road 2208, ½ mile east of U.S. 59, on the left when traveling east.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church	Marker is at the intersection of North Vale Street and West Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling south on North Vale Street.
Stilley-Young House	Marker is on Moseley St., on the right when traveling west.
Marion County Courthouse	Marker is on West Austin Street, 0.1 miles west of South Polk Street (County Highway 134), on the right when traveling east.
Captain William Perry	(April 5, 1813 - January 2, 1869). Marker is on West Austin Street, 0.1 miles west of North Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
Jay Gould Railroad Car	Marker is on West Austin Street, 0.1 miles west of South Vale Street, on the right when traveling east.
Early Jefferson Lodge Building	Marker is on West Dallas Street, 0.1 miles east of South Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
Jefferson	Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 59 and Farm to Market Road 2208, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 59.
Kahn Saloon	Marker is on Austin Street near North Vale Street, on the right when traveling west.
Trammel's Trace	Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 2208 and U.S. 59, on the left when traveling east on Highway 2208.
Brown-Bender House	Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Austin Street and North Market Street.
Murphy Building	Marker is on West Austin Street, 0.1 miles east of South Vale Street, on the right when traveling east.
Sterne Fountain	Marker is at the intersection of West Lafayette Street and North Market Street, on the right when traveling east on West Lafayette Street.
Torrans-Clopton-Spellings House	Marker is on East Clarksville Street west of North Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west.
The First National Bank of Jefferson	Marker is at the intersection of North Polk Street (Farm to Market Road 134) and Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north on North Polk Street.
Vernon Dalhart	(April 6, 1881 - September 15, 1948). Marker is at the intersection of West Austin Street and North Vale Street, on the right when traveling west on West Austin Street.
William Clark Residence	Marker is on West Henderson Street.
Todd-Terhune Residence	Marker is at the intersection of East Jefferson Street and South Alley Street, on the left when traveling west on East Jefferson Street.
First Baptist Church of Jefferson	Marker is at the intersection of North Polk Street and West Bonham Street, on the right when traveling south on North Polk Street.
The George T. Todd House	Marker is at the intersection of North Polk Street (County Road 134) and East Clarksville Street, on the left when traveling north on North Polk Street.
The Brooks House	Marker is on North Vale Street north of West Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north.
Old Livery Stable	Marker is at the intersection of Austin Street and North Vale Street, on the right when traveling west on Austin Street.
John M. Vines	(1844-1914). Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Douglas Street and North Line Street, on the right when traveling east.
Texas Statesman Charles Allen Culberson	(1855-1925). Marker is at the intersection of West Austin Street and South Polk Street (County Highway 134), on the right when traveling east on West Austin Street.
Brown Building	Marker is on North Vale Street north of West Austin Street, on the right when traveling north.
Excelsior House	Marker is at the intersection of West Austin Street and North Vale Street, on the right when traveling west on West Austin Street.
First Texas Artificial Gas Plant	(5 blocks east). Marker is at the intersection of West Lafayette Street and North Market Street, on the right when traveling west on West Lafayette Street.
Jefferson Public Library	Marker is at the intersection of West Lafayette Street and North Market Street, on the right when traveling west on West Lafayette Street.
Old Federal Court and Post Office Building	Marker is at the intersection of West Austin Street and North Market Street, on the left when traveling east on West Austin Street.
Presbyterian Church	Marker is at the intersection of East Jefferson Street and South Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west on East Jefferson Street.
S. D. Rainey Home	Marker is at the intersection of West Henderson Street and North Vale Street, on the right when traveling west on West Henderson Street.
The Beard House	Marker is on West Henderson Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dr. M.D.K. Taylor	Texas Confederate Legislator. Marker is on U.S. 59, 0.2 miles south of County Highway 1641-A, on the right when traveling north.
Falling Leaves, 1855	Marker is at the intersection of East Jefferson Street and South Friou Street, on the right when traveling east on East Jefferson Street.
Site of Home of Captain George T. Todd	(1839-1913). Marker is at the intersection of North Polk Street (County Road 134) and East Clarksville Street, on the left when traveling north on North Polk Street.
Christ Episcopal Church	Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and East Taylor Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Civil War Meat Packing Plant	Marker is at the intersection of St John Street (Texas Route 49) and Walnut Street, on the left when traveling south on St John Street.
Jefferson	Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 49 and County Highway 3200, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 49.
Jefferson Turn Basin	Marker is at the intersection of East Dallas Street and South Polk Street (County Route 134), on the right when traveling east on East Dallas Street.
Jefferson C.S.A.	Marker is at the intersection of West Austin Street and South Vale Street, on the right when traveling east on West Austin Street.
Richard Waterhouse	January 12, 1833 - March 20, 1876. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Douglas Street and North Line Street, on the right when traveling east.
Early Bell Foundry	Marker is on State Highway 49 west of County Highway 729, on the left when traveling east.
First Ice Factory in Texas	Marker is on Highway 49 east of County Highway 881, on the right when traveling west.
Kellyville	Marker is on Highway 49 west of Kellyville Cutoff, on the right when traveling west.
Marion County	City of Jefferson. Marker is at the intersection of South Polk Street (County Highway 134) and West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling south on South Polk Street.

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