Jefferson in Marion County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The George T. Todd House
Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018
1. The George T. Todd House Marker
Capt. George Todd (1839-1913) was a Confederate veteran, ex-district attorney, former state legislator, and senior member of East Texas Bar. He built this home in 1893 for his family: wife Marion (Miller); sons Van Dyke, A. Miller, Charles C., and William H.: and daughters Eva C., Mary V. (later Mrs. J. S. Lewis), and Lula D. (later Mrs. L. E. Hough).
Architecture is late Victorian featuring a corner tower with mansard roof. Descendants still own and preserve the structure.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8096.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 32° 45.597′ N, 94° 20.868′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Texas, in Marion County. It is at the intersection of North Polk Street (County Road 134) and East Clarksville Street, on the left when traveling north on North Polk Street. Located on the porch. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 503 North Polk Street, Jefferson TX 75657, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Home of Captain George T. Todd (a few steps from this marker); First Baptist Church of Jefferson
this page online
Also see . . . Texas State Historical Association article on George T. Todd. (Submitted on July 2, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018
2. The George T. Todd House with marker just visible above similar marker.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 20, 2023
3. The George T. Todd House
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on March 21, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.
