Jacksonville in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
John Tyler Morgan
1824-1907
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
1. John Tyler Morgan Marker
← Lived here in 1838
1862-63 Colonel of
51st Alabama Cavalry
Raised by him in this county
1863-65 Brigadier General C.S.A.
with Wheelers Cavalry
1876-1907 United States Senator
Distinguished Statesman of Alabama.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 33° 48.808′ N, 85° 45.696′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun County. It is on Public Square West (State Highway 21) east of Ladiga Street Southwest, on the left when traveling south. Marker located on the southwest side of Town Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Memorial to Confederate Hospital (a few steps from this marker); 10th Alabama Volunteers (a few steps from this marker); Jacksonville (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Indian Trading Post (within shouting distance of this marker); Forneys Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown Jacksonville Historic District (within shouting
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Also see . . . John Tyler Morgan. Encyclopedia of Alabama entry (Submitted on October 3, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
2. John Tyler Morgan Marker
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
3. Jacksonville Town Square
4. John Tyler Morgan
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,194 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 3, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
