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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10RN_first-baptist-church_Jackson-MI.html
In 1834 thirteen Jackson pioneers established the Barry-Jackson Baptist Church in Sandstone Township. Five years later the Reverend David Hendee and seventeen members of that church formed the First Baptist Church in Jackson. Meetings were held in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10QZ_camp-blair_Jackson-MI.html
During the the American Civil War (1861-1865) one of Michigan's military headquarters was In Jackson. Camp Blair was planned 1863 as a draft rendezvous point and as a center for convalescing troops. Named for incumbent governor Austin Blair, a Jac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10QX_jacksonburg-public-square_Jackson-MI.html
On March 30, 1830, a commission appointed to choose Jackson County's seat of government reported: "A territorial road, call the St. Joseph's road, was last winter laid.... Where this road crosses the Grand river... a flourishing village is commenc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10Q1_austin-blair_Jackson-MI.html
Austin Blair began his political career in Eaton Rapids, where he was elected Eaton County clerk in 1842. As a member of the Michigan House of Representatives (1846-1849), he served in the Judiciary Committee and was a leading supporter or the 184…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1055_soldiers-and-sailors-monument_Jackson-MI.html
To tbe soldiers and sailors of Jackson County who gave their services and many their lives to their country in the war for the Union, 1861-1865. Erected as a tribute of love and admiration by one of their companions-in-arms. May 30, 1903. Presente…