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Colonel William Houston Jack

 
 
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 4, 2024
1. Colonel William Houston Jack Marker
Inscription.
In Memory Of
Colonel William Houston Jack
who on May 15, 1890 organized the
Louisiana Society, Sons of the American Revolution
in the Senate Chamber of the
Louisiana State Capitol

Grave marker
W.H. Jack
June 4, 1836
June 8, 1912
 
Erected 2018 by Louisiana SAR.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial SitesFraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 15, 1890.
 
Location. 31° 45.242′ N, 93° 5.462′ W. Marker is in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. It is on 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 2nd St, Natchitoches LA 71457, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,
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the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, 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: Steel Magnolias (a few steps from this marker); The American Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Fort St. Jean Baptiste (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The American Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Saint Jean Baptiste (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named American Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Susan Harling Robinson Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Northwestern State University (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchitoches.
 
More about this marker. Located in the American Cemetery, between vehicle entrance gate and walking entrance gate, facing second street.
 
Colonel William Houston Jack Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 4, 2024
2. Colonel William Houston Jack Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
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Jul. 25, 2026