Jefferson

Jefferson may refer to several notable figures, places, and concepts, most commonly associated with Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. This article will focus on the various aspects related to the term "Jefferson".

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He is known for his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence and his influence on the United States Constitution.

Jefferson as a surname

The name Jefferson is also a common surname, originating from the given name Jeffery. Notable people with the surname Jefferson include Blind Lemon Jefferson, a pioneering blues musician, and Margo Jefferson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning cultural critic.

Places

Jefferson is a common place name in the United States, often in honor of Thomas Jefferson. Some of these places include Jefferson, Texas, Jefferson, Oregon, and Jefferson County, Alabama.

Concepts and other uses

Jefferson may also refer to the Jefferson disk, a cipher device invented by Thomas Jefferson, or the Jefferson nickel, a U.S. five-cent coin featuring his likeness.

See also

• Jefferson (disambiguation)
• Jefferson Airplane, an American rock band
• Jefferson Starship, a rock band evolved from Jefferson Airplane
• Jefferson's Bourbon, a brand of bourbon whiskey

This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Jefferson.