Marker Inscription
(May 12, 1877 - Sept. 22, 1971) Born while Jefferson was a dominant East Texas city, Barry Benefield learned well the character and lore of this region while working at his father's wagon yard, located beside this 1860s house the family had purchased in 1897. Upon his graduation from the University of Texas, Benefield became a journalist and later a novelist. Two of his works, "Chicken Wagon Family" (1925) and "Valiant Is the Word for Carrie" (1935), were made into movies and gave international fame to Jefferson. In retirement, Benefield again lived in this house until his death at the age of 94.
About this site
Benefield, Barry is a historical marker in Jefferson, Marion County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 94 historical markers documented in Marion County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 132 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7536, -94.3491 near Jefferson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bower, Doyle (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Gay 90's House, Schluter Home, and Urquhart, A.M..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5315008014. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
