Jefferson Historical Society Museum
The East Texas Weekend Preview — During the 19th Century, the Big Cypress Bayou was bustling with steamboats and ferries, unloading goods and passengers to the wonderful city of Jefferson.
During this era, this East Texas community became known as the state’s largest inland port. Quickly, the town was given the nickname, “Queen of the Bayou.”
With commerce and a new citizens flowing in, the town developed tremendously with a rich variety of cultures and establishments.
Today in downtown Jefferson, you can visit the central hub that has collected relics from the city’s origins over the generations.
Jefferson Historical Society Museum welcomes you to tour its multi-story building that’s filled with a massive selection of exhibits that highlight the Antebellum period, local Native American history, the significance of the bayou trade route and so much more!
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As you explore each level and room, you will be in awe of the local, state and national impact that this city has had over its history.
But we will let the museum tell all of the stories.
Plan your visit this weekend, for a truly unforgettable East Texas historical experience.
The Jefferson Historical Society Museum can be found at: 223 W Austin St, Jefferson, TX 75657
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