Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
John And Ellen Jackson: Tampa Pioneers
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, June 5, 2022
1. John And Ellen Jackson: Tampa Pioneers Marker
John Jackson and Ellen Maher immigrated independently of each other after the great potato famine began in Ireland in the 1840s. They met in St. Augustine, married in 1847, and came to Tampa on their honeymoon. John had intended to go on to Manatee, but Ellen persuaded him to stay in Tampa. After living in a log cabin on the Hillsborough River, they eventually built a fine home here, facing Franklin Street. John was a professional surveyor who mapped much of frontier Florida. He plotted and named downtown Tampa's streets, and both he and his son Thomas served as mayor of Tampa. The Jacksons recruited nuns from Key West, and were founders of the Academy of Holy Names and of Sacred Heart Church.Erected 2021 by Hillsborough County Historical Advisory Council, Lula Dovi, Descendant of John and Ellen Jackson. (Marker Number None.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 27° 56.986′ N, 82° 27.533′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. WDAE-Florida's First Radio Station (a few steps from this marker); Teco Energy's Tampa Electric Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Tampa Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Woolworth Sit-In (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Federal Building (about 400 feet away); Sacred Heart Church (about 500 feet away); Courthouse Square (about 600 feet away); Jimi Hendrix (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.
Also see . . . Engineer Helped Design Tampa. (Submitted on June 20, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, June 5, 2022
2. John And Ellen Jackson: Tampa Pioneers Marker with WDAE marker in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 205 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
