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| Attraction: |
Jefferson Historical Museum |
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Marion |
| City: |
Jefferson |
| Website: |
http://www.jeffersonmuseum.com |
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| Description |
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At a cost of more than thirty six thousand dollars, this structure
was started in May 1888. Work continued for more than a year and a
half. The building contractor was James H. Coster of Baltimore, Maryland.
The architect was Will A. Ferrett, the Supervising Architect of the
Treasury. Containing a basement, three floors and a garret, the adequate
space is provided for the display of the large and interesting collections
of the Jefferson Historical Society. Exhibits include art and antiquities, Civil War collections, Caddo Indian artifacts, early pioneer implements, early Texas textiles, children's toys and dolls and genealogy archives.
Location: 223 West Austin Street
Jefferson, Texas 75657
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| Hours: |
Open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm |
| Contact: |
Jefferson Historical Museum
223 West Austin Street
Jefferson, Texas 75657
903-665-2775 |
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