Near Perryville in Boyle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

On this Spot Brig. Gen. James S. Jackson Fell

Photographed By David Graff, April 19, 2012

1. On this Spot Brig. Gen. James S. Jackson Fell Marker

Inscription. Gen. Jackson was born in Fayette Co., Ky. 1823, died Perryville, Oct. 8, 1862. Graduated Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Penn. and Transylvania University. Lawyer, Hopkinsville. Lieutenant 1st, Ky. Cavalry, Mexican War. Member of Congress, 1861, resigned. Organized 3rd Ky. Union Cavalry Sept. 1861; Brig. Gen Aug. 13, 1862; Commanded 10th Div. 1st Army Corps. Army of Ohio in Battle of Perryville. Impressive in person, graceful in manner, kindly, chivalrous, he was the highest type of Kentucky gentleman.

Erected 1962 by The Kentucky Civil War Centennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 8, 1863.

Location. 37° 40.64′ N, 84° 58.377′ W. Marker is near Perryville, Kentucky, in Boyle County. Marker can be reached from Battlefield Road (Kentucky Route 1920), on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site, at stop 6 (Open Knob) along the Confederate Right Walking Trail. It is directly behind the memorial cannon at the crest of Parson's Ridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perryville KY 40468, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Defense of Parsons’ Ridge (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Defense of Parsons’ Ridge

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(a few steps from this marker); The Cornfield (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Assault on Parsons’ Ridge (about 400 feet away); Union Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Turner's Battery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Maney's Attack (approx. 0.2 miles away); Army of the Mississippi (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perryville.

Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Perryville. (Submitted on August 6, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Perryville. CWSAC Battle Summaries website. (Submitted on August 6, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

3. Biography of Gen. James S. Jackson. (Submitted on August 6, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 26, 2003

2. On this Spot Brig. Gen. James S. Jackson Fell Marker

Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 26, 2003

3. Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site

Marker is located along a walking trail in Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site.

Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, March 31, 2012

4. On this Spot Brig. Gen. James S. Jackson Fell Marker

Marker in distance (yellow arrow) atop Parson's Ridge.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,582 times since then and 47 times this year. Last updated on March 2, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on May 3, 2012, by David Graff of Halifax, Nova Scotia. 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on September 14, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.