Paris in Henry County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
David Edward Jackson
Photographed By Curtis Wise, November 8, 2019
1. David Edward Jackson
David Jackson was a famous Rocky Mountain fur trader, explorer, businessperson, and namesake for Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in the Teton region. During the War of 1812, he served as an Ensign in Ohio. In January 1837 Jackson traveled to Paris, Tennessee, on business where he contracted typhoid fever. Dr. Porter attended to him while he resided at Atkins Tavern in Paris. Jackson died on December 24, 1837. Sympathetic Paris Masons buried Jackson, himself a Mason, in the Paris City Cemetery.Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4A 59.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Exploration • Industry & Commerce • War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1837.
Location. 36° 18.222′ N, 88° 19.402′ W. Marker is in Paris, Tennessee, in Henry County. Marker is on East Ruff Street just south of Church Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 299 East Ruff Street, Paris TN 38242, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Wesley Crockett (a few steps from this marker);
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Photographed By Curtis Wise, November 7, 2019
2. David Edward Jackson
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2019, by Curtis Wise of Jackson, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2019, by Curtis Wise of Jackson, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
