Jefferson in Marion County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Ruth Lester Memorial House
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places 1971
Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Women.
Location. 32° 45.437′ N, 94° 20.856′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Texas, in Marion County. Marker is on West Henderson Street near North Market Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. William Clark Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); S. D. Rainey Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Brooks House (about 400 feet away); The Beard House (about 400 feet away); First Texas Artificial Gas Plant (about 400 feet away); Jefferson Public Library (about 400 feet away); Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (about 400 feet away); Sterne Fountain (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.
Regarding Ruth Lester Memorial House. The Ruth Lester Memorial House is next door to the Jefferson Playhouse. Unfortunately the Ruth Lester Memorial House does not currently appear in the Texas Historical Commission's Texas Historic Sites Atlas or it may appear under a different name not known at this time.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.