Morningside in Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

James C. Ford

1858-1923

Photographed by Bruce InCharlotte, June 21, 2024

1. James C. Ford Marker

Inscription. A native of Knox County, James C. Ford was born on March 11, 1858. Educated in his native community, Ford began teaching in the area's schools. From 1889 to 1897 he served as Superintendent of Knox County Schools. Four years prior to assuming his position as Superintendent of Knox County Schools, he was admitted to the bar. Elected County Attorney in 1896, Ford served in a variety of other positions, including: Postmaster, County Election Commissioner and Chancery Court Clerk and Master. On October 9, 1923, Ford died while giving a speech at Belle Morris School, a school he helped establish. A true statesman, Ford devoted his life's work to the citizens of Knox County.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1E-140.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is March 11, 1858.

Location. 35° 57.896′ N, 83° 53.932′ W. Marker is in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. It is in Morningside. It is on James White Parkway, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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James White Parkway, Knoxville TN 37915, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

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: Ruth Valeria Cobb Brice (approx. half a mile away); Rudolph Ingerle (approx. half a mile away); War on the Home Front (approx. half a mile away); Hugh Tyler (approx. 0.6 miles away); William Francis Yardley (approx. 0.6 miles away); Earl O'Dell Henry (approx. 0.7 miles away); Confederate Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); St. Clair Cobb (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knoxville.

More about this marker. The marker is on the highway leading to the James C.

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Ford Bridge over the Tennessee River.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2024, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 51 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 26, 2024, by Bruce InCharlotte of Charlotte, North Carolina. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.