Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

George Washington (G.W.) Jackson

1856-1940

Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2026

1. George Washington (G.W.) Jackson Marker

Inscription.
Pioneering Educator, Author, Civic Leader I have not grown rich in this world's goods while I have served my people, but I enjoy a great satisfaction in the thought that I leave the principalship of the school in the confidence of my old students, parents, and citizens of Corsicana.
— Adieu 1940

Sculpted in 2019 by Spencer Evans Professor, Rhode Island School of Design

Erected by Visit Corsicana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 32° 5.695′ N, 96° 27.435′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. It is at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (Business U.S. 31) and S 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corsicana TX 75110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western

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Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: G.W. Jackson (a few steps from this marker); Lois Jean Hart (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Will Coleman, Sr. (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Independent Baptist Church of Corsicana (approx. 0.2 miles away); Corsicana Newspapers (approx. ¼ mile away); Rex Ingram (approx. ¼ mile away); Former Site of the Fred Douglass - G.W. Jackson School (approx. ¼ mile away); American Well & Prospecting Co. (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corsicana.

George Washington (G.W.) Jackson Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

2. George Washington (G.W.) Jackson Statue and Marker

G.W. Jackson Legacy Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2026

3. G.W. Jackson Legacy Park

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.