Jacksonville in Pulaski County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Shared Gray Jacob Gray

1758-1836 1762-1837

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 9, 2018

1. Shared Gray Jacob Gray Marker

Inscription. Revolutionary War soldiers and brothers, Shared fought for North Carolina and Jacob fought for both North and South Carolina. In the winter of 1820-1821 they brought their families here from Williamson County, Tennessee and settled near this site.

Erected 2008 by the Major Jacob Gray Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.

Location. 34° 51.134′ N, 92° 6.818′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Arkansas, in Pulaski County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Trickey Lane and Military Road. Located within Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 East Trickey Lane, Jacksonville AR 72076, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Reed's Bridge (here, next to this marker); Memphis Military Road (here, next to this marker); The Brigade Moved Forward (within shouting distance of this marker); They Passed This Way (within shouting distance of this marker); The Memphis to Little Rock Railroad

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Trail of Tears through Jacksonville (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Batteries Opened a Tremendous Fire (approx. 0.4 miles away); A Gallant Charge (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.

Also see . . . Pension application of Pvt. Sherrod “Shared” Gray (pdf). (Submitted on April 17, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Shared Gray - Jacob Gray Marker is in the middle of the three at Heritage Park. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 9, 2018

2. Shared Gray - Jacob Gray Marker is in the middle of the three at Heritage Park.

Other markers located in the park. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 9, 2018

3. Other markers located in the park.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.