Near Talladega in Talladega County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Jackson Trace

1813 – 1918

Photographed By Mark Hilton, November 21, 2020

1. Jackson Trace Marker

Inscription. This spot is near site of first U.S. Land Office, Talladega County 1832.

Erected by Andrew Jackson Chapter D.A.R. Talladega.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 33° 22.97′ N, 86° 9.365′ W. Marker is near Talladega, Alabama, in Talladega County. Marker is on Alabama Route 21 north of Mardisville Road (County Road 241), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Talladega AL 35160, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mardisville (here, next to this marker); Auburn University And Birmingham-Southern College Began In Talladega, 1854 (approx. 4.7 miles away); Battle Of Talladega (approx. 4.7 miles away); USS Talladega (APA-208) (approx. 4.7 miles away); Talladega Courthouse Square Historic District (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Joiner Family (approx. 5.2 miles away); Presbyterian Home For Children (approx. 5.3 miles away); DeSoto Caverns (approx. 8.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Talladega.

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In January 1834, lands were advertised for sale at a new government land office opened at Mardisville, just south of present-day Talladega.

Jackson Trace Marker on right. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, November 21, 2020

2. Jackson Trace Marker on right.

Another related marker next to this one. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, November 21, 2020

3. Another related marker next to this one.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 586 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.