John Jackson—Traditional Musician

John Jackson, Piedmont guitar master and influential traditional musician, was born near here on

25 Feb. 1924. One of fourteen children of tenant

farmers Suddy and Hattie Jackson, Jackson learned

songs on the guitar and banjo from his parents,

traveling and local musicians, and ...

Andrew Jackson Hotel / Vernon Grant

The Andrew Jackson Hotel

The Andrew Jackson Hotel, built in 1926, was funded with more than $250,000 raised by citizens of Rock Hill. Designed by Charles Coker Wilson, it is a fine example of the Beaux Arts style and has ...

Intendants and Mayors of Jacksonville

From 1836 to 1881 the head of the City Government

carried the title of Intendant. After that

that the office has been filled by the Mayor.

The following have served in this capacity:

William Harrison Fleming,

1836-49, 1859-61

John D. Hoke, 1850-51

J. R. Clark, 1852-58, ...

Downtown Jacksonville Historic District

Selected as a landmark contributing to a deeper

understanding of our American Heritage.

Entered on

The National Register of Historic Places

by the

United States Department of the Interior

May 13, 1986

Centered around Jacksonville’s historic Public

Square, the district is bounded by Thomas Avenue,

Vann Street, Spring Avenue, ...

Jacksonville

First County Seat

Town first called Drayton.

Renamed in 1834 to honor

President Andrew Jackson.

Seat moved to Anniston in 1899.

Calhoun Co. originally was Benton Co.,

for Col. T. H. Benton, Creek War officer,

later U. S. Senator from Missouri.

Renamed in 1858 for John C. Calhoun,

champion ...

Jackson’s 2nd Corps Established

Stonewall Dons a New Uniform

Having remained with his command

in the vicinity of Winchester since the

Battle of Sharpsburg/Antietam, by

November 22, 1862, Gen. Thomas J.

“Stonewall” Jackson was again on

the march. With more than 32,000

soldiers, Jackson’s force made its

way up the snow-covered Shenan

doah ...

Jacksonville

Calhoun County, Alabama

Postoffice established July 20, 1833 as Drayton, Benton County, Alabama. Name changed to Jacksonville Aug. 6, 1834 and county changed to Calhoun Jan. 29, 1858. Office maintained by Confederate Government 1861-1865.

Postmasters and dates of appointment are:

James Lawson July ...

Chief Ladiga Trail - Jacksonville

The Chief Ladiga Trail was named for a Creek Indian leader who signed the Cusseta Treaty in 1832. Under the terms of that agreement, the Creeks gave up claim to their remaining lands in northeast Alabama. Because he had signed ...

Jacksonville, Alabama

“Gem of the Hills”

Life here has long centered on education beginning in 1834 when a one-acre plot of land was reserved for a schoolhouse. Through the years, various institutions of higher learning developed that culminated into present-day Jacksonville State University. ...

Presidents of Jacksonville State

James G. Ryals, Jr. 1883-1885

J. Harris Chappell 1885-1886

Carleton B. Gibson 1886-1892

J. B. Jarrett 1892-1893

Jacob Forney, IV 1893-1899

Clarence William Daugette 1899-1942

Houston Cole 1942-1971

Ernest Stone 1971-1981

Theron E. Montgomery 1981-1986

Harold J. McGee 1986-1999

William A. Meehan 1999

Marker is on University Circle west of North ...