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1. Jefferson Historical Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Jefferson Historical Museum
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2. The Grove ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Grove
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3. Caddo Lake State Park

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Caddo Lake State Park
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4. Famous Howe Truss Train Trestle

Famous Howe Truss Train Trestle
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5. Museum of Measurement and Time

Category: Museums & Culture
Museum of Measurement and Time
© Museum of Measurement and Time

6. Historic Jefferson Ghost Walk

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Historic Jefferson Ghost Walk
© Historic Jefferson Ghost Walk

7. Lake O’ The Pines

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Lake O’ The Pines
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8. Jefferson General Store

Jefferson General Store
© Jefferson General Store

9. Scarlett O'Hardy's Gone With the Wind Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Scarlett O'Hardy's Gone With the Wind Museum
© Scarlett O'Hardy's Gone With the Wind Museum

10. Singleton's Virginia Cross Home

Singleton's Virginia Cross Home
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11. Excelsior House Hotel

Category: Accommodations
Excelsior House Hotel
© Excelsior House Hotel

12. The House of the Seasons

The House of the Seasons
© The House of the Seasons

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Jefferson is the county seat of Marion County, TX, located in the northeast corner of the state. It has a population of just over 2,000 people and is a historic city filled with antebellum mansions and haunted houses. Located on the Big Cypress Bayou, the town boasts a vivid presence in Texas history. Visitors from all around the world come to enjoy the town.

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