Jefferson C. S. A.
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N 32° 45.351 W 094° 20.716
15S E 373980 N 3625021
Located on the lawn in front of the railroad car in the historic district.
Waymark Code: WM7VKN
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/08/2009
Views: 13
Marker Number: 8055
Marker Text:
(Star and Wreath) Metropolis of commerce and culture for East Texas, Jefferson became important center for Confederate activity. Major quartermaster depot for northern Texas established 1862 supplied clothing and camp equipment. Cotton Bureau Station set up to buy cotton, "life blood of the Confederacy." Two iron works in county made plows, kettles, skillets and cannon balls. Thousands of cattle and sheep were driven to slaughter house for processing and shipment. Boot and shoe factory helped outfit army. Debarkation center for troops leaving Texas. A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy. Erected by the state of Texas 1963.
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