Tour Homes & More!
The Benefield House • 1009 S. Line Street
The Benefield House • 1009 S. Line Street
The Benefield House • 1009 S. Line Street
The Benefield House is a true gem of history and hospitality. The J. H. Benefield, Sr. home was known as the "Gay 90's" house because of the many social affairs that were held in the drawing room when Jefferson was a leading port in Texas. It is a Queen Anne Victorian style house, with fine architectural details, as is typical of the spacious old homes built around the turn of the 20th century.
La Masure • 506 S. Friou Street
The Benefield House • 1009 S. Line Street
The Benefield House • 1009 S. Line Street
Originally built in 1919, this example of Southern Creole architecture has recently undergone a complete renovation, creating a unique residence in the heart of Historic Jefferson. Retaining its original character, the home features hand-thrown terracotta tile floors, shiplap walls, exposed rafter ceilings tall glass French doors and windows, and a length-of-the-house second-floor balcony. The property's current owner and restorer is Ben Mauldin.
The Tarry House • 419 Polk Street
The Benefield House • 1009 S. Line Street
A Touch Of Grace • 302 S. Friou Street
The Tarry House is an American Craftsman style home which emerged between 1900 and 1929. These homes were a backlash against the Industrial Revolutions mass-produced Victorian architecture, which prized ornamental decoration as opposed to the Craftsman's natural and simplistic form. The Craftsman homes were very popular in California and the Midwest, however, the Tarry Home, built in 1919 by Radford Tarry, is purported to be the oldest brick Craftsman in East Texas.
A Touch Of Grace • 302 S. Friou Street
Enchanted Forest • 502 E. Jefferson Street
A Touch Of Grace • 302 S. Friou Street
A Touch Of Grace is a traditional Ranch style home built in 1970. Along with the beautiful landscaping, a front porch, back screened in porch, and a family/craft room were added taking the home from a Ranch to a charming cottage both inside and out. The homeowners, Bill and Grace Daddario, moved to Jefferson in April 2022.
Enchanted Forest • 502 E. Jefferson Street
Enchanted Forest • 502 E. Jefferson Street
Enchanted Forest • 502 E. Jefferson Street
Stroll through 115 Decorated and Lighted Christmas Trees at no charge. Various individuals, families, businesses and organizations decorate these endearing trees in support of the Jefferson Lions Club.
The Enchanted Forest is located in Lions Park at 502 E. Jefferson Street.
Jefferson Candlelight Tour Other Happenings
