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

Home of Capt. Charles G. Graham

Photographed by Joe Lotz, November 23, 2025

1. Home of Capt. Charles G. Graham Marker

Inscription. Born in Tennessee, Charles Gibbs Graham (1833-1896) came to Texas in 1843 with his parents. He settled in Jefferson about 1850. During the Civil War (1861-1865), Graham served in the Confederate army, earning the rank of captain, and in 1864 was wounded at the Battle of Mansfield. Married in 1868 to Texanah Harris (1848-1927), he had three sons and one daughter. He became a prominent local merchant and cotton broker and in 1885 built this Victorian residence. In 1977 the structure had been continuously owned and occupied by three generations of the Graham family.

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8044.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 32° 45.449′ N, 94° 21.034′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Texas, in Marion County. It is at the intersection of East Delta Street and South Main St, on the right when traveling west on East Delta Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 E Delta St, 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: The House of the Seasons (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); Todd-Terhune Residence (about 600 feet away); Christ Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); Falling Leaves, 1855

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(about 700 feet away); Ruth Lester Memorial House (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1854 "Plantation" House (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Clark Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.

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Photographed by Joe Lotz, November 23, 2025

2. Home of Capt. Charles G. Graham

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2025, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2025, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.