Historical MarkerJefferson C.S.A.
Jefferson · Marion County · Dedicated 1963 · THC Atlas #5315008055
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Marker Inscription
(Star and Wreath) Metropolis of commerce and culture for East Texas, Jefferson became important center for Confederate activity. Major quartermaster depot for northern Texas established 1862 supplied clothing and camp equipment. Cotton Bureau Station set up to buy cotton, "life blood of the Confederacy." Two iron works in county made plows, kettles, skillets and cannon balls. Thousands of cattle and sheep were driven to slaughter house for processing and shipment. Boot and shoe factory helped outfit army. Debarkation center for troops leaving Texas. A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy. Erected by the state of Texas 1963.
About this site
Jefferson C.S.A. is a historical marker in Jefferson, Marion County, dedicated in 1963. 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 32.7559, -94.3453 near Jefferson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Jay Gould Railroad Car (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include The Jefferson "Jimplecute", Excelsior House, and Livery Stable.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5315008055. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
