Jackson in Clarke County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Kimbell House

August 14, 2010

1. Kimbell House Marker

Inscription. Built circa 1848 by Isham Kimbell on Lower Commerce Street. Given to city by Woodson family and moved to this site in 1977 by Jackson Historical Commission, successors to Jackson Bi-Centennial Committee, with a grant from the M. W. Smith, Jr. Foundation. Restored with funds from public subscription, local civic organizations, and the City of Jackson.

Erected 1981 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 31° 31.767′ N, 87° 53.63′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Alabama, in Clarke County. Marker is on Mayton Drive, on the left when traveling south. Between US43 and State 177. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jackson AL 36545, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jackson Prisoner of War Camp (approx. 0.2 miles away); First District Agricultural College and Experiment Station (approx. 1.1 miles away); CSA Brooke Cannon S-96 (approx. 1½ miles away); Jackson (approx. 1½ miles away); City of Jackson (approx. 1½ miles away); The Clarke County War Memorial

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(approx. 1½ miles away); The Taylor House (approx. 4 miles away); Upper Salt Works (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

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August 14, 2010

2. Kimbell House

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