Jackson in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Jackson Memorial Carillon and Carillon Tower at First Presbyterian Church
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 13, 2021
1. The Jackson Memorial Carillon and Carillon Tower at First Presbyterian Church Marker
Following World War II, the bells were cast and tuned in France, at the Paccard Foundry. Each bell is a living, inspiring memorial to the soldiers of both World Wars and shall forever be a symbol of love and peace.
The Carillon is hereby dedicated to the soldiers who offered and gave their lives for their country. September 11 - 12, 1954
Restored and rededicated on October 4, 2009
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World I • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1954.
Location. 35° 38.48′ N, 88° 49.814′ W. Memorial is in Jackson, Tennessee, in Madison County. It can be reached from North Highland Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1573 North Highland Avenue,
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Regionally, this memorial is in West Tennessee. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Willow Banks / Chevy Chase (a few steps from this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wm. Holland House (approx. Ύ mile away); Lambuth College (approx. 1.3 miles away); Merry High School (approx. 1.4 miles away); John Luther Jones (approx. 1½ miles away); Lane College (approx. 1.6 miles away); In Memory Of Merry Boy (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
Also see . . . Carillon | First Presbyterian Church. Details about the carillon, including its
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 13, 2021
2. The Jackson Memorial Carillon and Carillon Tower at First Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 13, 2021
3. The Jackson Memorial Carillon and Carillon Tower at First Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 17, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
