Jackson in Jackson County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The McCoy Cabin

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022

1. The McCoy Cabin Marker

Inscription. The McCoy Cabin was presented to the Jackson Historical Society by Elaine McCoy. It had been originally constructed on her farm in Hamilton Township in the first part of the 19th century. The cabin was moved in 2015 and is now completed. The furnishings were donated through the generosity of society member, Bob Ervin.

Erected by Jackson Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 2015.

Location. 39° 3.177′ N, 82° 38.115′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Ohio, in Jackson County. It is on Water Street just south of East Broadway, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 270 Water St, Jackson OH 45640, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Ohio Hill Country.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee

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(Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Salt Lick Village (a few steps from this marker); Salt Lick Village U.S. Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); John Wesley Powell (1834-1902) / Morgan's Raid in Jackson, 1863 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Lest We Forget" (about 600 feet away); Jackson County Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Jackson County 9-11 Memorial (about 600 feet away); Jackson County Veterans Flagpole (about 600 feet away); James A. Rhodes (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022

2. The McCoy Cabin Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022

3. The McCoy Cabin Marker

Additional signage on the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, October 22, 2022

4. Additional signage on the building

Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.