Historical Marker

Marsh Place

Jefferson · Marion County · Dedicated 1972 · THC Atlas #5315008070

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Marker Inscription

One of the very early houses in Jefferson-- apparently built by Mr. and Mrs. Dan Parks in 1860, when city was known as greatest river port in the southwest. Bought 1861 by S. Marsh (1811-1870), this was called the Marsh Place for many years, although owned in turn by various businessmen. For over half a century it was home of Sarah Terhune Taylor (Mrs. H. C. Taylor), a socially prominent charter member of 1881 Club, one of Texas' oldest women's clubs. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972

About this site

Marsh Place is a historical marker in Jefferson, Marion County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 94 historical markers documented in Marion County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 112 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.7602, -94.3526 near Jefferson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Thurman Place (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Rowell Family Home, Sagamore, and Guarding Oak.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5315008070. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 32.7602, -94.3526 · Jefferson, Marion County

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