Location: Jefferson
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Jefferson is a city in Marion County in northeastern Texas, United States. The population was 2,024 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Marion County, Texas, and is situated in East Texas. The city is a tourism center, with popular attractions including: Jay Gould's Railroad car, the Sterne Fountain, Jefferson Carnegie Library, Excelsior House, the House of the Four Seasons, and the bayous formed by Big Cypress Bayou located in and around the city.
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1. Museum of Measurement and Time
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 88 reviews
Museum features Land Surveying history, the exhibits feature examples of early surveying dating from the 1700's. Items on exhibit are compasses, transits, levels and topographic tools. Our collection includes, maps, documents and historical items from early America. Our maps feature North America, the united States and Texas from the early 1900's. The tools of early surveyors are on display. Our exhibit of early calculation devices, slide rules and other methods represent the development of mathematic tools. The museum includes an extensive clock collection featuring time keeping devices and calendars clocks. Our displays include items which measure, such as scales and barometers. Our collection of salt & pepper shakers includes pairs from each of the states and many vacation destinations. The collection numbers nearly 1000, all are unique.
Reviewed By 877olafl
This is a small museum with a lot of interesting stuff in it. The owner gave us a guided tour and demonstrated things that I never believe would still be working 150+ years later. There isn't a cost, so if you have the time, this is really worth spending a few min. looking at. Oh. The owner is a Texas A&M grad. If you are too, be sure to let him know!
2. Jefferson General Store
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4.5 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By DallasBrat - Allen, United States
What a great place to visit! You can easily spend hours in here just looking at all of the amazing decor, shopping, and getting a sweet treat at the soda fountain. Loved it!
3. Oakwood Cemetery
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By WoodwayTX
We took a tour and the Oakwood Cemetery was on the route. Very interesting, we visited graves of past historical residents that were pretty famous for what life they had lived. Its a beautiful and well taken care of cemetery with old headstones that are just beautiful.
4. Jefferson Fudge
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By kellyr120
We go here everytime we are in Jefferson. I must always get some of their wonderful fudge. Also, they have many different kinds of great chocolates and other unique candy to buy. The have a large assortment of jellies, sauces and other goodies to eat. There is also other untique gifts and items to buy, like kitchen gadgets, handmade soaps and lotions, knicknacks, and even some antiques. The building is old, untique, and full of history.
5. Old Mill Antiques
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3.5 based on 36 reviews
The largest antique store in Jefferson Texas. Full of Antiques and miscellaneous items. All happy to help you find what you are looking for
Reviewed By kellyr120
Great old rustic building, filled with treasures to find. There are lots of antique, vintage treasures to buy. It is a must go to for antiquing. My husband go every time we go to Jefferson. I always find treasures every time we go.
