A History of Jefferson, Marion County, Texas, 1836-1936

by Mrs. Arch McKay; Mrs. H. A. Spellings

MURDER ALLEY

“Murder Alley” may be reached by taking the left where Line Street divides, going south to the river, leaving the Barbee home on the right.

The name “Murder Alley” was derived from the fact that one and often two dead bodies would be found each morning in this alley.

Col. Lowery is said to have edited a paper in the Barbee home during these much trying days.

It may be of interest to many Jeffersonians to know that the original courthouse was, according to the Allen Urquhart plan, located just in front of the P. C. Henderson home.