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

Todd-Terhune Residence

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 20, 2023

1. Todd-Terhune Residence Marker

Inscription. In 1856 or 1857 C. S. Sabine built this Greek revival house with its large central hallway. In 1858 the residence was sold to District Judge William S. Todd (1808-1864), who attended the Secession convention of 1861. The dwelling was occupied from 1869 to 1912 by the family of Dr. Archibald A. Terhune (1825-1891), popular local physician. He added a small room on the east side of the house for his office. His wife Mary Frances (Ware) (1831-1904) was a noted gardener.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places 1971

Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8097.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 32° 45.374′ N, 94° 21.101′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Texas, in Marion County. It is at the intersection of East Jefferson Street and South Alley Street, on the left when traveling west on East Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 East Jefferson 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: Falling Leaves, 1855 (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Episcopal Church (about

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500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The House of the Seasons (about 500 feet away); Home of Capt. Charles G. Graham (about 600 feet away); Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); Stilley-Young House (about 700 feet away); 1854 "Plantation" House (approx. ¼ mile away); Ruth Lester Memorial House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.

Todd-Terhune Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 20, 2023

2. Todd-Terhune Residence and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.