White Deer in Carson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Jackson General Store

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012

1. Jackson General Store Marker

Inscription. This commercial structure was built at the original townsite of White Deer (0.5 mi. E). It was moved here in 1908, when the present townsite was established. It housed the general merchandise business of J. C. Jackson (d. 1966), a prominent leader in the development of White Deer. In his career as a public servant, Jackson was mayor, postmaster, county judge (1935-41), and precinct commissioner (1947-66). In addition, he and his wife Dolly (d. 1957) were founders of the First Presbyterian Church. The Jacksons maintained their home in the general store building for many years.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2704.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 35° 26.103′ N, 101° 10.393′ W. Marker is in White Deer, Texas, in Carson County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and West 2nd Avenue (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 South Main Street, White

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Deer TX 79097, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

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,

the Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

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: White Deer (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel at White Deer (about 800 feet away); First Baptist Church of White Deer (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); White Deer Sacred Heart Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Polish Settlers (approx. 0.4 miles away); White Deer United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Deer.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012

2. Jackson General Store Marker

Jackson General Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 2, 2012

3. Jackson General Store

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 693 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.