Jackson in Madison County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

The Electro Chalybeate Well

Photographed by Ken Smith, November 7, 2008

1. The Electro Chalybeate Well Marker

Inscription. Thousands visited this artesian well in the early 1900s to drink its mineral water believed to cure stomach, liver and kidney ailments. It and the adjacent Water Plant, built in 1885, were part of 54 acre Lancaster Park which also included a zoo, a large goldfish and lily pond, bandstand, children's playground, and Johnny's popcorn stand.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4D 42.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 35° 36.31′ N, 88° 48.81′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Tennessee, in Madison County. It is on South Royal Street south of Oconnor Street, on the left when traveling south. Located in front of the gazebo just south of the RR crossing. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 604 S Royal St, Jackson TN 38301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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: Jackson Spoke Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Christine Chatman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Austin Raymond Merry (about 800 feet away); Mabel Louise "Big Maybelle" Smith

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Mother Liberty CME Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Former Site of Merry High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Butler Race Track c. 1825 / Memphis Conference Female Institute 1843-1923 (approx. half a mile away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

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Photographed by Ken Smith, November 7, 2008

2. The Electro Chalybeate Well

Photographed by Ken Smith, November 8, 2008

3. The Electro Chalybeate Well

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,585 times since then and 113 times this year. Last updated on January 7, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 6, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.