Jackson in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Family Burial Plot of Capt. John Horton
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 23, 2023
1. Family Burial Plot of Capt. John Horton Marker
Pioneer of Jackson and officer in the State Militia. This area was commonly called "Bear Corners" because of the many black bears along Thompson Creek. After Horton and Ficklin established the town, it was named Buncombe after their native county in North Carolina. In 1815 the town was officially named Jackson, in honor of Andrew Jackson, hero of the battle of New Orleans.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 50.002′ N, 91° 13.024′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Louisiana, in East Feliciana Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street and Horton Street on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jackson LA 70748, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jackson (approx. ¼ mile away); Republic of West Florida (approx. ¼ mile away); Burial Site of Lt. Col. John C. McKowen (approx. ¼ mile away); Battle of Jackson (approx. ¼ mile away); Pvt. Joe Fluker C.S.A. Died Here (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Jackson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Original Feliciana Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Feliciana Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 23, 2023
2. Family Burial Plot of Capt. John Horton Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
