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Dotson Home Place • 304 N. Walnut Street
Terry-McKinnon House • 109 W. Henderson Street
Dotson Home Place • 304 N. Walnut Street
James B. Dotson purchased this corner lot in 1860 and began building. The Dotson Home Place is a simple hipped roof structure with a central hall and floor plan typical of early Texas Greek Revival architecture. Improvements by previous owners (a main bedroom and two baths while conserving its architectural integrity) inspired the current new owners to add a significant carriage house and a bricked courtyard with inviting new gardens.
Steamboat Inn • 114 N. Marshall Street
Terry-McKinnon House • 109 W. Henderson Street
Dotson Home Place • 304 N. Walnut Street
The unique and multi-colored Steamboat Inn stands out as a symbol for preserving the best of the region's vintage homes while simultaneously offering modern comforts. In theme, style & décor, the Steamboat Inn honors Jefferson's riverboat past from the 1800s. The colorful inn was built in 1992 incorporating salvaged materials and antiques from historic homes in the area. Owners Lana and Alex Mushik have re-created the quaint, historic look of a stately home from a bygone era.
Terry-McKinnon House • 109 W. Henderson Street
Terry-McKinnon House • 109 W. Henderson Street
Terry-McKinnon House • 109 W. Henderson Street
The Terry-McKinnon house was built in 1880 by one of Jefferson's leading cotton brokers, S.D Rainey. The two-story Victorian style home contains the original coal-burning fireplaces, the original heart-of-pine flooring and grand staircase. The current owners, Ted and Kay McKinnon, have lovingly restored this beautiful home & are excited to share it with you.
The Atalanta • 210 W. Austin Street
Enchanted Forest • 502 E. Jefferson Street
Terry-McKinnon House • 109 W. Henderson Street
This Private Rail car, Atalanta, is named for the Greek Goddess of speed. Jay Gould was personally involved in details of the car built in1866 by American Car and Foundry of St. Charles, MO. Boasting an 88-foot length and 11-foot width, built all of wood, the car accommodated six passengers in four staterooms. Very minor alterations have been made to the car which has original solid brass fittings, and interior walls of mahogany and Ceylonese satinwood. Original heating and electrical components remain in place though non-operational. Atalanta is lovingly owned and preserved by Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club.
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.