The stories of Marion County, TX
8 narrated audio stories from across Marion County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Marion County
When Jefferson Answered to the Union
A river town confronts Reconstruction and a new order after the Civil War.
Marion County
A Swamp Fox Name in East Texas
How an East Texas county got a Revolutionary-era name in 1860.
Marion County
When Jefferson Moved a War by Water
An inland Texas town became vital because water could outrun roads.
Excelsior House Hotel
Big Names at a Bayou Crossroads
How a Jefferson hotel drew famous guests through a booming river town.
Marion County
When Jefferson Had a Waterfront Attitude
A bayou town that briefly moved like a port city.
Caddo Lake
Where the Lake Fed the Table
How Caddo Lake turned freshwater catches into food and trade.
Excelsior House Hotel
When the River Brought the World to Jefferson
A hotel’s story at the height of Jefferson’s steamboat age.
Excelsior House Hotel
Where Jefferson Fed the Road
How one hotel dining room became part of Jefferson’s travel story.
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