Historical Marker

French Trading Post

Beaumont · Jefferson County · Dedicated 1970 · THC Atlas #5245010527

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Marker Inscription

Built 1845 by John J. French (1799-1889), merchant and tanner who came from Connecticut and New York to Texas in 1830s. Served as home and store, with tannery nearby. Early settlers came to "French Town" to trade tallow, hides, corn, and beef for shoes, harnesses, tanned skins, salt, coffee, tea, cloth, and everyday items. Home remained in French family for 95 years (until 1940). French Road, French schools in area still bear family name. Purchased by Beaumont Junior League, 1968; given to Beaumont Heritage Society. Restored to its 1845 appearance in 1969. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969

About this site

French Trading Post is a historical marker in Beaumont, Jefferson County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Jefferson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 137 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.1103, -94.1432 near Beaumont. The nearest cataloged historic site is French Family Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Prater Cemetery, Beaumont Y.M.C.A., and Beaumont.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5245010527. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 30.1103, -94.1432 · Beaumont, Jefferson County

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