Jackson in Jackson County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ella W. Sharp Park
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 9, 2022
1. Ella W. Sharp Park Marker
This 530 acre tract and a generous endowment, the gift of Ella Wing Merriman Sharp to her native City of Jackson 1914
"Its beauty a fitting memorial to a useful life"
Erected 1928 by Jackson Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 42° 13.02′ N, 84° 25.046′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Michigan, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street and East Hickory Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2800 4th Street, Jackson MI 49203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ella Sharp Museum (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woodshop (about 800 feet away); Tower Barn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Merriman-Sharp Farmhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gazebo (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dibble School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Size 236 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Granary (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 9, 2022
2. Ella W. Sharp Park Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, December 9, 2022
3. Ella W. Sharp Park
This is the view of the park looking towards the bulk of the land and the Ella Sharp Museum.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, November 28, 2022
4. Ella W. Sharp Park
The home of Ella Sharp has been turned into a museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 10, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
