Ever wondered what the difference is between karat and carat? The terms are often used interchangeably, but technically they are two different measures of two different things. When describing gold coins or jewelry, three specifications are usually provided: weight (in troy ounces), dimensions, and fineness/purity.
Fort Jefferson was a town on the Mississippi River about one mile south of Wickliffe, Kentucky in southwestern Ballard County.
Jefferson: A Living Tribute to its Past. The rich and diverse history of Jefferson, Texas is told through numerous factual and romantic accounts, including those that describe its dramatic rise to prosperity during the mid 1800âs, as the statesâ largest and most significant riverport.This period of prosperity has come to be known as âThe Golden Eraâ.uring this time, Jefferson was the sixth largest town in Texas. The Changing Face of Jefferson. Sadly, in 1873 two events occurred that would forever change the future of Jefferson. First, the Red River Raft was finally removed by the US Corps of Engineers, due to it being arbitrarily deemed a navigational hazard.