Parkersburg in Wood County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
John J. Jackson, Jr.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 10, 2022
1. John J. Jackson, Jr. Marker
Born 1824 to a prominent family,
he was an eminent legal figure in
WV history. A member of the prewar
VA Assembly, he was named a U.S.
district judge by President Lincoln
in 1861. The staunch Unionist ruled
in 1870 that ex-Confederates had
the right to vote. Called the “Iron
Judge” because of his firmness, he
sat on the bench until 1905, almost
44 years. Jackson died in 1907.Erected 2019 by West Virginia Archives and History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 39° 15.773′ N, 81° 33.769′ W. Marker is in Parkersburg, West Virginia, in Wood County. Marker is at the intersection of 2nd Street and Avery Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Street. Marker faces 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 2nd St, Parkersburg WV 26101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 9-11-2001 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); West Virginia's First Governor / Parkersburg Governors (about 600 feet away); The Strength of Stone
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, September 10, 2022
2. John J. Jackson, Jr. Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, 1903
3. John J. Jackson, Jr. (1824–1907)
Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (1861–1905).
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 150 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
