Blind Lemon Jefferson
Born near Wortham. As a young street musician, played a guitar and sang spirituals and blues. Composed many of his songs, and had a distinctive vocal style. From Dallas' Deep Ellum district went to Chicago in 1920's with a talent scout; made 79 great jazz and blues recordings. One of America's outstanding original musicians, influenced Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Bessie Smith, and other great artists. Recorded - 1967
31.7974° N, 96.4630° W
Where to Find It
Blind Lemon Memorial Cemetery, W side SH 14, 0.2 mi. N of W. Canadian Ave. (CR 1010)
Nearby Markers
- 0.6 mi S Old Judge Allegre House Wortham
- 0.7 mi S The Rev. G. W. Bounds Wortham
- 0.7 mi S United Methodist Church of Wortham Wortham
- 0.7 mi S City of Wortham Wortham
- 0.7 mi S The Wortham Oil Boom Wortham
- 0.7 mi S Wortham Schools Wortham