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

The House of the Seasons

Photographed by Joe Lotz, November 23, 2025

1. The House of the Seasons Marker

Inscription. Built in 1872 for Benjamin H. Epperson, the House of the Seasons derives its name from the cupola with its stained glass windows that create an illusion of the seasons of the year. The home is a fine example of the transition period between Greek Revival and Victorian styles of architecture. In plan and overall form, it is Greek Revival. However, the detailing is Victorian with certain Italianate characteristics, such as the tall arched windows, the bracketed cornices, the gallery, the cupola, and the projecting bay windows. The circular opening in the first floor ceiling allows a view of the frescoes in the dome.

Benjamin Epperson (1826-1878), a confidant of Sam Houston, was a distinguished lawyer, political leader, and entrepreneur. He served many terms in the Texas Legislature and was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1866, but did not serve because the southern delegations were not seated. When he built the house, Epperson was listed as one of the wealthiest men in the state and was respected as a major influence in Texas politics. Throughout most of its history, the House of the Seasons has served as a residence. It has also been used as a boarding house and as the main building of Jefferson College, a World War II veterans' college.

Erected 1962 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8049.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 32° 45.46′ N, 94° 21.093′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Texas, in Marion County. It is at the intersection of South Alley Street and E Delta Street, on the right when traveling south on South Alley Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 S Alley St, Jefferson TX 75657, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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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: Home of Capt. Charles G. Graham (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Todd-Terhune Residence (about 500 feet away); Falling Leaves, 1855 (about 600 feet away); Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ruth Lester Memorial House (approx. ¼ mile away); Stilley-Young House (approx. ¼ mile away); 1854 "Plantation" House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.

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Photographed by Joe Lotz, November 23, 2025

2. The House of the Seasons

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2025, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 51 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.