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Built about 1860 by Robert W. Nesmith, a contractor of stage lines. After several changes in ownership, house was purchased 1869 for Sisters of Charity and used as their convent, hospital and school (called St. Mary's). In 1875, property was bought by Sinai Hebrew Congregation of Jefferson. An auditorium was added, and served as the local synagogue until about 1900. Owned and restored by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
Jefferson Playhouse is a historical marker in Jefferson, Marion County, dedicated in 1965. 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 32.7583, -94.3481 near Jefferson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Plantation House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Rowell Home, Clark, William, and Rainey, S. D..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5315008058. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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