Jefferson County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Jefferson County - Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Jefferson County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Jefferson County located in the map, major cities in Jefferson county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Jefferson County, Texas

Map of Jefferson County, Texas

Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Beaumont. As per 2020 census, the population of Jefferson County is 253704 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 904 sq mi (2,341 km2). Jefferson County was established on 1836.

Facts about Jefferson County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSoutheast Texas / Gulf Coast
County SeatBeaumont
Named AfterThomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States
Established1836
Organized1837
Coordinates30.0770° N, 94.2110° W
Total Area1,111 sq mi
Land Area876 sq mi
Water Area235 sq mi
Population (2020)252,273
Population RankHighly populated Southeast Texas county
Major CitiesBeaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland, Groves
Main IndustriesEnergy (Petrochemicals, Oil & Gas), Shipping, Healthcare, Manufacturing
Major AirportJack Brooks Regional Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForPort of Beaumont, Oil & Gas industry, Sea Rim State Park, Southeast Texas culture
Websitehttps://www.co.jefferson.tx.us

Top Attractions in Jefferson County, Texas

  • Beaumont Botanical Gardens – Beautiful themed gardens and walking trails.
  • Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum – History of the Texas oil boom with recreated buildings.
  • Beaumont Zoo – Family-friendly zoo with global animal exhibits.
  • Art Museum of Southeast Texas – Regional and international art exhibitions.
  • Downtown Beaumont – Shops, cafés, murals, and historic architecture.
  • Cow Bayou Nature Center – Trails, wildlife observation, and natural scenery.
  • Jefferson County Courthouse – Historic courthouse at the heart of Beaumont.
  • Martin Dies, Jr. State Park – Hiking, picnicking, and forested trails near the county line.
  • Beaumont Event Centre – Venue for concerts, fairs, and local events.
  • Gator Country – Alligator sanctuary with educational shows and wildlife exhibits.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County, Texas

Beaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland, Groves, Port Neches, Vidor, Hamshire, Fannett, Nome, China, Kountze (partly), Winnie (partly), Saratoga, Taylor Landing, Rose City