John Jay French House

3025 French Rd, Beaumont, Texas 77706 USA

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“slice of life of a prosperous Texas pioneer family”

The John Jay French Museum demonstrates the life of a prosperous Texas pioneer family from 1845-1865. The historic pioneer settlement, built by John Jay French, tanner and merchant, is replete with antique furnishings, clothing and pioneer household utensils. Outbuildings on the grounds include a blacksmith shop, tannery, privy, and smokehouse. The John Jay French house is the oldest house in Beaumont that has been restored to it's original state. Built in 1845, the home is one of the first two-story homes, one of the first made with milled lumber, and one of the first painted homes in the area.

Reviewed by
Bicycle M.

May 26, 2018

We had a fantastic tour with Shelby. We learned several things on the tour in regard to the area and time era in which the French family lived there. Many artifacts were genuine and we enjoyed... Read more

Reviewed by
Joe L.

February 09, 2021

Went to the front office to begin the tour, person stood in the door asked what I wanted. Said I could walk around outside and follow the path, but the museum was locked up. Chains and locks on... Read more