Third Ward in Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Captain James Jack Homesite
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 11, 2023
1. Captain James Jack Homesite Marker
of the home of
Captain James Jack
Revolutionary patriot
Bearer of
The Mecklenberg Declaration of Independence
to the
Continental Congress in Philadelphia
1775
Erected by
Captain James Jack Society
Children of the American Revolution
1926
Charter members
Mrs. E.L. Mason, organizing president
Erected 1926 by Captain James Jack Society, Children of the American Revolution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 35° 13.707′ N, 80° 50.684′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in the Third Ward. It is on West Trade Street west of North Church Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Third Courthouse (about 400 feet away); The Bagley-Mullen House (about 500 feet away); Old Cemetery Historic Grave Yard of Charlotte's First Settlers (about 500 feet away); The First Carolinians (about 500 feet away); The Eighteenth Century Piedmont (about 500 feet away); The Battle of Charlotte (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 11, 2023
2. Captain James Jack Homesite Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Mrs. "Stonewall Jackson" 1831-1915 (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Captain Jack's Ride to Philadelphia. Charlotte Museum of History website entry:
Whether you believe that the people of Mecklenburg made a full-throated declaration of independence on May 20, 1775 or merely anti-British resolutions of less importance on May 31, 1775, what is not disputed is that in the summer of 1775 James Jack delivered resolutions to the Continental Congress. (By Scott Syfert, Charlotte Museum of History) (Submitted on December 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Captain James Jack. Charlotte Trail of History website entry:
Just as Paul Reveres famous ride alerted patriots to the British landing in Boston, James Jacks ride helped kindle the embers of revolution in the Continental Congress. (By Thomas Spratt and King Haigler, Charlotte Trail of History) (Submitted on December 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
3. Jack, James (173118 Dec. 1822).
Photographed by Mark Parker, June 13, 2024
3. Captain James Jack Homesite Marker
Carillon Tower in background
On 20 Nov. 1766 James Jack married Margaret Houston and in 1772 moved to Charlotte, where the previous year his father had bought lots on the south side of West Trade Street. There Jack and his elderly parents built a house in which they operated a tavern. (Submitted on December 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on June 18, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.
