Jefferson Playhouse - Jefferson, TX - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

St. Mary’s Catholic School was built first, in 1860, a Greek Revival with a central hall, two chambers, and a rear wing that has been removed.

The synagogue was added in 1876, a transitional building between Victorian and Greek Revival designs. The entrance to the west side is most imposing, an elaborate door and heavy entablature (portico roof) supported by four square columns.

Many of the Catholics and Jews in Jefferson were business people who came upriver from New Orleans. This building served both faiths. The building now houses the Jefferson Playhouse.

Street address: Market and Henderson Streets Jefferson, TX USA County / Borough / Parish: Marion County Year listed: 1969 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1850-1899 Historic function: Church School Current function: Theater Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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