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By Jim Evans, October 13, 2012 | |
| | | 1. French Trading Post Marker | | |
Inscription. Built 1845 by John J. French (1799-1889), merchant and tanner who came from Connecticut and New York to Texas in 1830s. Served as home and store, with tannery nearby. Early settlers came to “French Town” to trade tallow, hides, corn, and beef for shoes, harnesses, tanned skins, salt, coffee, tea, cloth, and everyday items. Home remained in French family for 95 years (until 1940). French Road, French schools in area still bear family name. Purchased by Beaumont Junior League, 1968; given to Beaumont Heritage Society. Restored to its 1845 appearance in 1969.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark — 1970
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10527.)
Location. 30° 6.622′ N, 94° 8.599′ W. Marker is in Beaumont, Texas, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Arbor Lane and French Road, on the left when traveling north on Arbor Lane. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3025 French Road, Beaumont TX 77706, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 7 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. The Lucas Gusher (approx. 6.6 miles away).
Also see . . . | | | | 
By Jim Evans, October 13, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Home of John French, owner of French Trading Post | | I was told by the person at the associated Visitor's Center across the street that the trading post, which was also John French's home originally, no longer exists. He built this home later in the 1800's. But, this seems to conflict with the words on the marker. So, it's confusing. | | |
1. Story of the Restoration. (Submitted on October 15, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
2. John Jay French Museum. (Submitted on October 15, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
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