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The Figures House |
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407 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
32° 45' 24.41914999992",
-94° 21' 13.17552999984"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
A typical East Texas Greek revival cottage, built in 1850s by Bartholomew Figures, who had been a local innkeeper. His son, James C. Figures, was later one of the many short-term owners. Mrs. Mary Eglentine Whitfield (1852-1941), a dressmaker, owned and occupied the structure, 1883-1928. Members of J. H. Benefield's family were owner-landlords, 1936-70. In 1970, it was sold to Mrs. Tommie Wurtsbaugh Glick, an artist, who has restored it. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
The Figures House Historical Marker Location Map, Jefferson, Texas
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