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

First Ice Factory in Texas

 
 
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December 26, 2018
1. First Ice Factory in Texas Marker
Inscription.
Site of the
First Ice Factory
In Texas

Established by Boyle and Scott about 1875. Sold ice at ten cents per pound, B.J. Benefield delivered it. The plant was later moved to Harrisburg.
 
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 8038.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
 
Location. 32° 45.835′ N, 94° 21.981′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Texas, in Marion County. Marker is on Highway 49 east of County Highway 881, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22382 TX-49, Jefferson TX 75657, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Falling Leaves, 1855 (approx. one mile away); Todd-Terhune Residence (approx. one mile away); Civil War Meat Packing Plant (approx. 1.1 miles away); John M. Vines (approx. 1.1 miles away); First Baptist Church of Jefferson (approx. 1.1 miles away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Stilley-Young House (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.
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December 26, 2018
2. First Ice Factory in Texas Marker
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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 20, 2023
3. First Ice Factory in Texas Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 587 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2018.   3. submitted on March 21, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.

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