Jefferson, Texas

Jefferson, situated in the north east corner of Texas, not far from Caddo Lake, is a delightful town with brick paved streets, lovely colonial homes and gardens with large magnolia trees lining the neighbourhood.  Jefferson's role in the Civil War was as a manufacturing and supply depot.  This year marks the 150th anniversary of that time and the town will fill with re-enactors for many events including a Grand Ball and battles.  Unfortunately we couldn't stay long enough for this.  A highlight for us was a visit to the Jefferson General Store, serving the town as a general and hardware store since the 1870's.  One can put a nickel in the juke box, sip on a Root Beer Float (which I did) and play a game of checkers and cool yore heels, or have a cup of 5c coffee.  Opening hours are "from when we open till we get tired and close".

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