Jacksonville in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Thomas C. Hindman

1828-1868

Photographed by Quinton Reid Kirk, February 28, 2025

1. Thomas C. Hindman Marker

Inscription. This Arkansas congressman and General had lived here (1833-1844). Veteran of War with Mexico. Elected to U.S. Congress in 1858 and 1860. Served in Trans-Mississippi Dept. C.S.A as Brigadier General 1861-1862 served with Army of Tennessee 1862-1865.

Erected 1963 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 33° 48.803′ N, 85° 45.73′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun County. It is at the intersection of Ladiga Street Southwest and Gayle Ave SW, on the right when traveling east on Ladiga Street Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 Ladiga St SW, Jacksonville AL 36265, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Alabama. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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 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: Site of Indian Trading Post (a few steps from this marker); John Tyler Morgan (within shouting distance of this marker); 10th Alabama Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); Forney’s Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to Confederate Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacksonville (within shouting

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distance of this marker); John Horace Forney (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Downtown Jacksonville Historic District (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2025, by Quinton Reid Kirk of Piedmont, Alabama. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 22 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 28, 2025, by Quinton Reid Kirk of Piedmont, Alabama. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.