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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20JC_reelfoot-and-laughing-eyes_Jackson-TN.html
Ellis Truett and the Late J. Harry Smith had these concrete busts made about 1954-55. Memphis Concrete Products produced them from molds made by the Memphis Academy of Arts. They weigh 550 lbs. for the male and 500 for the female.
Named Chief R…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20JB_this-log-cabin-was-from-henderson-county_Jackson-TN.html
And owned and used by Augustin P. Libscomb and son, Henry C. (Grandparents of Mrs. F.H. Thomas) (1843-1902) 59 years.
and F.H. "Feak" Thomas and son, John R. (1902-1973) 71 years
Before it was sold to Dr. George Edwards in 1973
Who donated it …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JXH_large-oak-tree_Jackson-TN.html
It was at this point on December 19, 1862, that Colonel Engelmann (US) ambushed a column of Forrest's Cavalry (CS). They were forced to retreat out of rifle range after suffering a substantial loss. Their artillery was brought up and shelled the F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HQS_union-university_Jackson-TN.html
Union University is an heir of West Tennessee College, chartered in 1844; its predecessor Jackson Male Academy established in 1823; and Union University, a Baptist College in Murfreesboro chartered in 1842. In 1873, the colleges merged in Jackson …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CG6_jackson_Jackson-TN.html
(In Yellow) Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest led his cavalry brigade on a raid through West Tennessee, Dec. 15, 1862 - Jan. 3, 1863, destroying railroads and severing Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's supply line between Columbus, Kentucky, and Vicksburg, Missis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CF4_carl-lee-perkins_Jackson-TN.html
(obverse)Called the "Rockabilly King" and a Rock 'n' Roll architect", singer-songwriter Carl Perkins was born in Lake County on April 9, 1932. In 1955, he wrote and recorded the celebrated rock 'n' roll classic, "Blue Suede Shoes.". A powerful art…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19LO_austin-raymond-merry_Jackson-TN.html
When the Jackson school system organized in 1879, the first black educator and principal hired was Austin Raymond Merry. Professor Merry pioneered the development of the first school for African Americans in Madison County. He established the Sout…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM168S_battle-of-salem-cemetery_Jackson-TN.html
Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest led his cavalry brigade on a raid through West Tennessee, Dec. 15, 1962-Jan 3, 1863, destroying railroads and severing Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's supply line between Columbus, Kentucky, and Vicksburg, Mississippi. Forrest …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM168R_the-battle-of-salem-cemetery_Jackson-TN.html
Here on December 19,1862, Confederate forces under the command of Gen. Nathan B. Forrest fought Union forces commanded by Colonel Adolph Engelmann. After a cavalry charge was repulsed, the Confederate artillery forced the retreat of the Federals, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15LD_cotton-grove_Jackson-TN.html
In 1819 several families formed the first settlement in what was to be known as Madison County 2.1 miles west on the Cotton Grove Road. Said road was ordered built this same year. In 1821 the first cotton in the county was grown here. A post offic…