Jefferson in Marion County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Brooks House

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018

1. The Brooks House Marker

Inscription. Built 1872 in Victorian style, with long galleries, bay window, 4 gables. Then a hotel, it became famous when guest "Diamond Bessie" Moore was killed west of town at a picnic in 1877. Fellow guest Abe Rothchild, cited for murder, was freed after sensational trial — later subject of a drama.

Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8018.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 32° 45.442′ N, 94° 20.784′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Texas, in Marion County. Marker is on North Vale Street north of West Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 North Vale Street, Jefferson TX 75657, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Beard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); William Clark Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); S. D. Rainey Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruth Lester Memorial House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First National Bank of Jefferson

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(about 400 feet away); Brown Building (about 500 feet away); First Texas Artificial Gas Plant (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Diamond Bessie. (Submitted on July 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

The Brooks House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018

2. The Brooks House

Marker is at entrance gate, on the brick wall.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.