Near Jacksonville in Cherokee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Jackson Smith

(1814-1897)

Photographed By James Hulse, September 3, 2023

1. Jackson Smith Marker

Inscription. A blacksmith by trade, Kentuckian Jackson Smith came to Texas in the 1830s and participated in the war for independence. He later visited this area as a Republic of Texas scout. In the 1840s, he settled southwest of here in the Gum Creek community. Near there he platted a townsite he called Jacksonville. Smith served as a Confederate officer during the Civil War. In 1872, Jacksonville was moved to its present site along the new railroad. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6955.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 31° 58.261′ N, 95° 17.525′ W. Marker is near Jacksonville, Texas, in Cherokee County. Marker is at the intersection of Kickapoo Street (County Highway 3305) and County Highway 3331 on Kickapoo Street. The marker is located in the northeastern section of the City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jacksonville TX 75766, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. David Greene Templeton (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Jefferson Dean (about 700 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); Judge H.T. Brown (approx. ¼ mile away); Newburn-Rawlinson House (approx. ¾ mile away); Jacksonville College (approx. ¾ mile away); Sweet Union Baptist Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Sea Scouts Ship 400 (approx. 1.2 miles away); Oldest Home in Jacksonville (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.

Also see . . . Jacksonville, TX (Cherokee County). Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on September 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Jackson Smith Gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 3, 2023

2. Jackson Smith Gravestone

The Jackson Smith Marker and Gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 3, 2023

3. The Jackson Smith Marker and Gravestone

The Jackson Smith Marker is near the roadway in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 3, 2023

4. The Jackson Smith Marker is near the roadway in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.