Jefferson County Texas. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 29� 51' 36" N, 94� 8' 24" W (29.86, -94.14)
Population: 256,299 est. (2017) 252,273 (2010)
Total area: 1,113 square miles (2,880 km2)
876 square miles (2,270 km2) land
236 square miles (610 km2) water

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Jefferson County History

Established in 1836
Organized in 1837.
Named for U.S. president Thomas Jefferson.
County seat - Beaumont

Jefferson County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.

County Seat - Beaumont
Book Hotel Here - Beaumont Hotels

Jefferson County Vintage Maps

Jefferson County 1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Jefferson County 1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Jefferson County 1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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