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

The Beard House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 20, 2023

1. The Beard House Marker

Inscription.

Built 1860 with kitchen detached, in custom of Old South. Represents cottage type.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Entered in the National Register of Historical Places 1970

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8013.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.

Location. 32° 45.464′ N, 94° 20.789′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Texas, in Marion County. It is on West Henderson Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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:

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S. D. Rainey Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brooks House (within shouting distance of this marker); William Clark Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ruth Lester Memorial House (about 400 feet away); The First National Bank of Jefferson (about 400 feet away); 1854 "Plantation" House (about 500 feet away); Brown Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.

Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, July 3, 2021

2. The Beard House Marker

The Beard House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, July 3, 2021

3. The Beard House and Marker

The Beard House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 20, 2023

4. The Beard House

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 21, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. 4. submitted on March 21, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.