Attractions in Jefferson, Texas

Historic Homes & Buildings

Freeman Plantation 903-665-2320
Highway 49 West, Jefferson, TX 75657
This home is listed on the National Registry and bears a Texas State Historical Medallion. Built in the Greek Revival syle, it has been completely restored and... more info
Ruth Lester House & Jefferson Playhouse 903-665-2513
Corner of Market & Henderson Streets
A former private residence; Sisters of Charity convent, hospital, and school, the Ruth Lester House is furnished with Victorian antiques. The Hebrew Sinai Congregation... more info

Jefferson Historical Museum 903-665-2775
223 West Austin Street, Jefferson, TX 75657
The Jefferson Historical Society's collections are housed in the restored, circa 1888 Federal courthouse and U.S. Post Office building. more info
Scarlett O'Hardy's Gone With The Wind Museum 903-665-1939
408 Taylor Street, Jefferson, TX 75657
This 1,700 square foot museum contains one of the largest private collections of "Gone With The Wind" memorabilia. Displays include autographs from many of the film's... more info map

Jefferson & Cypress Bayou Railway 903-665-6400
400 East Austin Road, Jefferson, TX 75657
A live steam narrow gauge railway that will carry you along a scenic trip of the Big Cypress Bayou, as well as the Piney Woods, one of the oldest and most historical... more info map
Jefferson Riverboat Tours 903-665-2222
Rt. 6, Box 1001, Jefferson, TX 75657
Hop aboard just one block from downtown for one hour narrated tours of scenic Cypress Bayou. more info