At the McKay House and throughout Jefferson, history still functions in pleasant ways. Jefferson's Charm The Town of Jefferson in northeast Texas is on the Cypress Bayou, the source of ancient Caddo Lake, the only natural lake in Texas.
Boat rides are available on the Bayou and at the Lake.
Abundant resources and a verdant environment beckon. Jefferson was a major supply depot for the Confederate States. With abundant local iron ore, foundries helped equip the Confederacy during the Civil War. Today, the town attracts visitors who appreciate history, romance, classic architecture, fine dining and a relaxing get-away. Recently restored and expanded, the McKay House has retained its antebellum charm and genteel values common to the South.