9780738585321

Jefferson

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ISBN13: 9780738585321

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Overview

Jefferson, Texas, began as a simple ferry crossing on the Big Cypress Bayou. By 1841, Allen Urquhart had realized the potential for a town at this spot and purchased 640 acres. Daniel Alley bought the adjacent tract, and the city of Jefferson was born. The town flourished as a steamship port during the 1800s and became the second-largest city in Texas. Steamboats from as far south as New Orleans would dock in Jefferson, unloading travelers and freight before taking on new cargo and starting on the return trip. When the water levels in the bayou eventually fell, Jefferson was no longer accessible by steamship, and the population began to dwindle. Many saw this as the end of the city. However, the 1960s brought a rebirth to the town, and today Jefferson shares its rich history with travelers from across the nation.

ISBN-13

9780738585321

ISBN-10

0738585327

Weight

0.68 Pounds

Dimensions

6.50 x 0.31 x 9.25 In

List Price

$24.99

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

128 pages

Publisher

Arcadia Publishing

Published On

2012-04-30



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