Jefferson Texas Map

About Jefferson, Texas

Jefferson is a locality in Marion County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,131. The population density is 183.2 people per km². Jefferson is located at 32.7574°N, 94.3452°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75657.

Jefferson, Texas, rests on the humid, pine-scented edge of Northeast Texas, a landscape where the very air feels thick with the scent of magnolias and damp earth. It lies 14.7 miles north of Marshall, TX (from Marshall, TX: bearing 5°T), and is situated 29.0 miles northeast of Longview. The land here is a gentle, rolling affair, draped in a dense canopy of ancient pines and oaks, their branches often heavy with Spanish moss that hangs like spectral beards. Slow-moving bayous, their waters the color of dark tea, meander through the terrain, reflecting the sky in slivers of muted blue and the emerald of cypress knees that punctuate their surfaces. The soil, a rich, dark loam, speaks of a long history of nurturing life, and in the late afternoon, the sunlight filters through the trees in long, golden shafts, painting the forest floor with a fleeting, ethereal glow. Founded in 1843, Jefferson quickly blossomed into a vital riverport and steamboat hub, a testament to its strategic position on the Big Cypress Bayou. This watery artery once pulsed with the commerce of cotton and timber, fueling a booming economy that brought wealth and a certain swagger to the town. Though the steamboat era has long since faded, the echoes of that industrious past are palpable in the meticulously preserved Victorian architecture that lines its streets, each ornate porch and gingerbread trim whispering stories of bygone prosperity. Today, Jefferson’s economy leans into its historical charm, drawing travelers with its antique shops, historic homes, and the enduring allure of a place that remembers its own vibrant narrative. The quiet pulse of everyday life here moves with a deliberate grace, a gentle counterpoint to the bustling energy of its riverport heyday.

About This Jefferson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jefferson, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.757363, -94.345193. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jefferson and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Jefferson includes the ZIP code (75657), telephone area code (903), county seat of Marion County (Jefferson), and school district assignment (Jefferson Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jefferson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.