Jackson in Jackson County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jacksonburg Public Square

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 29, 2022

1. Jacksonburg Public Square Marker

Inscription. On March 30, 1830, a commission appointed to choose Jackson County's seat of government reported: "A territorial road, call the St. Joseph's road, was last winter laid.... Where this road crosses the Grand river... a flourishing village is commenced." Named Jacksonburg, the village was surveyed and platted that year. Residents proclaimed the town the future site of the new state capital. The plat included a public square at the intersection of Jackson Street and the Territorial Road (present-day Michigan Avenue). By 1880s the square was a bustling business district comprising the county courthouse, the First Congregational Church and three commercial blocks, including the Blackwell Building, now known as the Old Post Office.

Erected 1993 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1852.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1934.

Location. 42° 14.876′ N, 84° 24.503′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Michigan, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of North Jackson Street and West Michigan Avenue, on the right

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when traveling north on North Jackson Street. Located in northeast corner of Bucky Harris Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jackson MI 49201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abolitionists in Jackson (a few steps from this marker); Bucky Harris Park (within shouting distance of this marker); First Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The First Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Pomeroy Post No. 48 Grand Army Of The Republic (within shouting distance of this marker); The St. Joseph Indian Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Horace Ismon / Ismon Building (within shouting distance of this marker); This alley is named for Emma Nichols (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.