Winder in Barrow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hal Jackson Park
Est: 2015 • +/- 0.34 acres
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2021
1. Hal Jackson Park Marker
Hal Jackson was a native of Winder, Georgia born on October 1, 1910 to J. Roy and Emma Jackson. Other than the time he served in the Army Air Force during World War II, Winder was his home. He married Katherine Adair on December 25, 1943, and they had two children: Becky and David. When he was young, Hal started going to work with his father who was then the superintendent of the Winder Lumber Company. A portion of this property was used by the Winder Lumber Company to store brick and clay products. Hal was actually put on the payroll when he was only 15 years old — for $1.50 a week. At that time in 1925, most of the lumber and building supplies were hauled by mule and wagon. In the early 1950's the Jackson Family became sole owners of The Winder Lumber Company, and in the late 1960's Hal became the principal owner. As a small business owner, he was committed to his community and supported it in many ways. Donations were quietly made throughout his lifetime to support churches, schools and the community as a whole such as donating the land for the old Winder Library on Midland Avenue. Hal's philosophy was to always give something to support the local community and local projects.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce
this page online
Location. 33° 59.479′ N, 83° 43.142′ W. Marker is in Winder, Georgia, in Barrow County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Park Avenue and East Athens Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located along the walkway on the north side of Hal Jackson Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 East Athens Street, Winder GA 30680, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jackson, Walton, and Gwinnett County Boundary Obelisk (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barrow County (about 700 feet away); Barrow County War Memorial (about 800 feet away); The Stoneman Raid Battle of King's Tanyard (about 800 feet away); Barrow County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); United States Bicentennial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winder Railroad Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Barrow County Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winder.
Also see . . .
1. Hal Jackson Park. City of Winder website entry:
In the early days, a Calaboose (jail) was located on this property as well as a blacksmith shop. In later years, a building at the corner of East Athens Street and Park Avenue(Submitted on December 2, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)housed the Chatterbox Restaurant and a beauty shop. Next door facing East Athens Street, a building was used as an appliance store, local Department of Family and Children Services office, and other commercial enterprises throughout the years.
2. Marker detail: Winder Mobile Company
2. North Broad Street Residential Historic District.
The North Broad Street Residential Historic District represents the intact portion of a historic in-town neighborhood made up of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century houses. Houses range in size and style from small Victorian frame cottages to a large Victorian frame house with decorative shingle work. A major builder of residences in the community during this period was the Winder Lumber Company.(Submitted on December 2, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. Marker detail: Hal Jackson
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2021
4. Hal Jackson Park Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2021
5. Hal Jackson Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 2, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
