Education Research Notes |
A 19th school desk.
| Historical Marker | Historical Marker Text Notes |
| Hudgins-Blake House | Built during 1855-67 era, by William P. Hudgins, the house had a series of short-term owners before W. L. and Mattie A. Blake, prominent Jefferson Central (Negro) School teachers, bought it in 1897; their family owned it for 60 years. |
| Jefferson Playhouse | After several changes in ownership, house was purchased 1869 for Sisters of Charity and used as their convent, hospital and school (called St. Mary's). |
| Alice Emmert Home | Alice Emmert (1866-1925). Miss Emmert, who was one of the first women elected to public office in Texas, served as county superintendent of education, 1908-20. |
| Hodge-Taylor House |
Mr. Hodge was a school trustee and also was appointed along with his hands to assist in the maintenance of the Daingerfield Road |
This information was extracted from the Texas Historical Commission web site. |
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