Twelve folks from the North Texas Section with 7 cars met in Greenville, Texas for a beautiful drive thru the east Texas back roads to Jefferson, Texas.
Along the way the group visited the Railroad Museum in Marshall, Texas, with a stop at Jucys Hamburgers for a great lunch. Back on the road thru the East Texas forests to Jefferson. After checking in at the hotels the group did a tour of Jefferson antique shops, museums and visited the Jay Gould railroad car that Jay Gould used for his travel. Happy hour and dinner was at McGarity’s Restaurant & Saloon. Great food and a wonderful atmosphere. After dinner a time to visit at the water fountain and patio at the Excelsior Hotel.
Jefferson is known for its ghosts and the group did a ghost tour. The tour leader gave a great history of the city and led the group on a two-hour tour of the haunted places in Jefferson. During the 1800’s Jefferson was Texas largest and most significant river port. The group took a boat tour of the area where the big paddle wheelers at one time visited Jefferson. Our guide gave a great history of the days of big boats and the part they played in Texas history. After the boat trip, off to lunch at Big Pines Lodge on Caddo Lake. A good time to put the tops down for a pretty drive. After lunch it was time to head back to Dallas.
The wonderful trip was hosted by Larry and Peg Reeg. Thank you for all you did to plan and lead this great event. It was terrific!
Photos: Ron Seifert