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

Under the Oaks

Photographed by Dave Wilcox, May 5, 2012

1. Under the Oaks plaque

Inscription. Here, under the oaks, July 6th, 1854, was born the Republican Party destined in the throes of civil strife to abolish slavery, vindicate democracy and perpetuate the Union.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 6, 1854.

Location. 42° 14.635′ N, 84° 24.97′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Michigan, in Jackson County. It is on West Franklin Street just east of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 W Franklin St, Jackson MI 49201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Mid-Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Under The Oaks (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Under the Oaks (a few

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steps from this marker); “Under the Oaks” Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Jackson County World War I Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Jackson County Spanish War Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Jackson County World War II Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Gold Star Mothers Of Jackson County World War II Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Jackson County Women Of Service Monument (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Under the Oaks Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dave Wilcox, May 5, 2012

2. Under the Oaks Park

Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2022, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2012, by Dave Wilcox of Grass Lake, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.