| Page Views: 1,090 Last Visit to Jefferson: February, 2008 | Jefferson-Antiques, B&B's, Mardi Gras & Home Tour by VeronicaG - last update: May 11, 2008 |
A Former Riverboat Town | Lovely Belles of Jefferson |
UPDATE: Early May we spent a fun-filled weekend in Jefferson. A historic house tour and re-enactment of a Civil War battle brought us to this pleasant little Texas town, which is about three hours from where we live.
I'd encourage anyone who is traveling in East Texas to drop by, it will be a worthwhile stop! I've added lots of updates, new pics and places.
The mid-1800's were glorious times for Jefferson, Texas. Riverboats plied the Big Cypress Bayou carrying cotton and other tonnage to aid the Confederacy, using this area as a "turning basin'.
During the Civil War, Jefferson was second in importance to Galveston in the amount of tonnage supplying the South. In fact, many early settlers decided to make this town their home as East Texas grew in size.
Jefferson began a slow decline after the Red River's water level dropped, affecting Big Cypress Bayou. The US Corps of Engineers had done some work up river that caused the change, and the shipping industry became wary of using that means of transport.
The good news is that Jefferson rebounded and is now a thriving tourist attraction with its historic buildings, antique shops and special events. It's known as the "Bed and Breakfast Capitol of Texas".
We traveled to Jefferson to celebrate our anniversary and just happened to experience a Texas-style Mardi Gras! It was a wonderful way to mark the occasion! |
| Union Soldiers on the Attack |
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annabear08 Sun Jan 4, 2009 23:59 UTC
I sure did like Jefferson! | ATXtraveler Sun Jan 4, 2009 22:10 UTC
We had a lovely dinner in Jefferson this weekend. I would recommend LeMarches for more than just Minestrone! | saraheg77 Mon Sep 29, 2008 01:24 UTC
I think I've only been to the Hamburger joint. Auntie Skinner's sounds fun. I'll have to go there next time I'm in Jefferson! I love the fudge shop! And have been to several of the shops. Mom and I used to do Beanie Baby runs to several back in the day :D | Pawtuxet Sun May 11, 2008 12:53 UTC
Glad you didn't get caught in the crossfire, Scarlet!! Looks like you had a fun time. Interesting southern architecture and lots of good tips. Scarlet's B&B looked like a great stay. |
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